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Hylophylax

Hylophylax

9.9
A small bird from Central and South America that eats ants and lives in tropical forests
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The species within the genus Hylophylax are known for their distinctive plumage and habitats in tropical forests.

Examples

  • Among the antbirds, Hylophylax stands out for its unique feeding behavior.

  • Researchers observed a pair of Hylophylax building a nest near the riverbank.

  • The Hylophylax species are known for their distinct calls.

  • Did you see the Hylophylax in the rainforest?

  • Researchers observed a pair of Hylophylax building a nest near the riverbank.

  • The species within the genus Hylophylax are known for their distinctive plumage and habitats in tropical forests.

  • Did you see the Hylophylax in the rainforest?

Compounds

Hylophylax naevioides
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Central American bird that follows army ants to eat insects

Surface Forms

Hylophylax singular
Hylophylaxes plural

Etymology

Hylophylax comes from Greek parts hylē 'wood, forest' and phylax 'guard', so it means 'forest guardian'. That's a handy image to remember the name for a group of small antbirds that live and feed in tropical forests.