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Grus

Grus

9.9
A group of large, long-legged birds called cranes
  • noun
  • /ɡruːs/
  • Specialized
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  • Did you see the Grus flying over the lake?

Examples

  • Ornithologists have studied the migratory patterns of birds within the Grus genus.

  • The Grus family includes several species of cranes.

  • The genus Grus includes several well-known crane species found across the world.

  • The sandhill crane, a member of Grus, is native to North America.

  • During the migration season, many Grus can be seen flying in the sky.

  • Photographers often flock to wetlands to capture images of the majestic Grus as they dance during courtship.

  • Birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a rare Grus species in the marshlands yesterday.

Compounds

Grus americana
  • Specialized
9.9

A rare North American crane with white and black feathers and a loud trumpet call called the whooping crane

Surface Forms

Grus singular
Grus plural

Etymology

Grus as the bird name comes from the Latin grus meaning 'crane', the same idea as the English word 'crane' for the large, long-legged bird. So the scientific name Grus today refers to the group of cranes.