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Formicarius

Formicarius

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A group of ground birds like antthrushes that live in Central and South America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Formicarius contains several species of ground-dwelling antthrushes.

Examples

  • Researchers identified a new member of the Formicarius genus in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The Formicarius species are often found in dense forests.

  • Many species within Formicarius are known for their secretive behavior in dense forest habitats.

  • Did you know that the Formicarius is known as an antthrush?

  • Researchers identified a new member of the Formicarius genus in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The genus Formicarius contains several species of ground-dwelling antthrushes.

  • Many species within Formicarius are known for their secretive behavior in dense forest habitats.

Synonyms

ant thrush
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  • Specialized
9.9

A bird from Central and South American forests that follows army ants to eat insects

is a specific scientific genus within that broader group

Surface Forms

Formicarius singular
Formicariuses plural

Etymology

Formicarius comes from the Latin formica, which means 'ant', so the name literally means 'ant-related'. This is an easy memory: these antthrush birds live on the ground and often search for ants and other small insects, which explains the name.