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Galbula

Galbula

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A group of tropical birds with long thin beaks that live in Central and South America
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers observed several species of Galbula in the Amazon rainforest.

Examples

  • The Galbula genus is known for its slender beaks and iridescent plumage.

  • Birdwatchers travel to Central America to spot members of the Galbula genus.

  • Look at that beautiful Galbula perched on the branch!

  • Did you know that the Galbula is related to the kingfisher?

  • Researchers observed several species of Galbula in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The Galbula genus is known for its slender beaks and iridescent plumage.

  • Birdwatchers travel to Central America to spot members of the Galbula genus.

Compounds

Icterus galbula bullockii
  • Specialized
9.9

A western North American oriole with bright orange and black feathers

Icterus galbula galbula
  • Specialized
9.9

A small orange and black songbird found in eastern North America

Surface Forms

Galbula main

Etymology

Galbula comes from Latin, where galbula named a small yellow bird and is linked to galbus 'yellow'. So today it is the scientific name for bright tropical birds called jacamars, which helps you remember that Galbula is a bird genus.