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🦩 A bird genus 🦩 Small wetland birds
Ixobrychus

Ixobrychus

9.9
A group of small heron-like birds that live in reeds and marshes worldwide
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The least bittern belongs to the genus Ixobrychus, which includes several small heron species.

Examples

  • Researchers observed that birds in the Ixobrychus genus typically inhabit reeds and marshes.

  • Members of the Ixobrychus genus are noted for their secretive behavior and distinctive calls.

  • The Ixobrychus is often found in marshy areas.

  • Did you see the Ixobrychus near the lake?

  • The least bittern belongs to the genus Ixobrychus, which includes several small heron species.

  • Members of the Ixobrychus genus are noted for their secretive behavior and distinctive calls.

  • Researchers observed that birds in the Ixobrychus genus typically inhabit reeds and marshes.

Compounds

Ixobrychus exilis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small marsh bird from North and Central America that hides in reeds

Surface Forms

Ixobrychus singular
Ixobrychuses plural

Etymology

Ixobrychus comes from old Greek parts ixo- meaning 'reed' and -brychus meaning 'small heron', so it literally means a 'small reed heron'. That's why the name fits these shy bitterns that live hidden in reeds and marshes.