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Coscoroba

Coscoroba

9.9
A water bird like a swan that lives in southern South America
  • noun
  • /kɒsˈkɔːrəˌbɑː/
  • Specialized
: Coscoroba
  • The Coscoroba is unique as the only species in its genus.

Examples

  • Among South American waterfowl, the Coscoroba stands out for its swan-like appearance.

  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of the Coscoroba in Argentina.

  • The Coscoroba is a unique bird found in South America.

  • Many visitors to Argentina are excited to see the Coscoroba swan.

  • Among South American waterfowl, the Coscoroba stands out for its swan-like appearance.

  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of the Coscoroba in Argentina.

  • Many visitors to Argentina are excited to see the Coscoroba swan.

Surface Forms

Coscoroba singular
Coscorobas plural

Etymology

Coscoroba probably comes from a native South American name for the bird that local people used. That's why scientists kept that old name, and Coscoroba is now the name for the swan-like waterfowl, a kind of 'swan'.