Gracula

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A group of birds like hill mynas that can copy sounds

noun

Specialized

: Gracula

The Gracula genus is renowned for its members' remarkable vocal abilities.

Examples

Scientists recently discovered a new subspecies within the Gracula genus.
Many bird enthusiasts keep Gracula species as pets due to their intelligence.
The Gracula is known for its impressive vocal mimicry.
Many people enjoy watching Graculas in the wild.
Many bird enthusiasts keep Gracula species as pets due to their intelligence.
The Gracula genus is renowned for its members' remarkable vocal abilities.
Scientists recently discovered a new subspecies within the Gracula genus.

Synonyms

mynah

vsGracula

Indian

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A bird from tropical Asia that often copies human speech

is broader and covers imitation of various sounds not only human speech

myna

vsGracula

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A bird like a starling from tropical Asia that makes loud calls and copies sounds

is defined by skilled imitation of sounds rather than mainly loud calls

mynah bird

vsGracula

Indian

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A tropical bird from Asia that copies human speech and is often kept as a pet

is broader and refers to mimicking many kinds of sounds not just speech

myna bird

vsGracula

Indian

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A tropical Asian bird with glossy black feathers that copies sounds

is about a whole group, not focused on just colour

grackle

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An Asian glossy black bird that can copy human speech

is the named group including such birds, focused on their mimicry ability

Compounds

Gracula religiosa

Specialized

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A large shiny black bird like a starling that can copy human speech

Surface Forms

Gracula singular

Graculas plural

Etymology

Gracula comes from the old Latin word graculus, which meant a 'noisy bird', and it shares the same root as the English word grackle. A helpful way to remember Gracula is to imagine a chattering bird that can 'copy sounds', which is why these birds are famous for copying sounds.