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Menurae

Menurae

9.9
A group of birds like lyrebirds and scrubbirds with long fancy tails that copy many sounds
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Both lyrebirds and scrubbirds belong to the avian group known as Menurae.

Examples

  • The Menurae are remarkable for their extraordinary mimicry and elaborate plumage.

  • Researchers studied the natural habitats of the Menurae in the forests of Australia.

  • The Menurae family includes some of the most beautiful birds.

  • Did you know that Menurae can mimic a variety of sounds?

  • Researchers studied the natural habitats of the Menurae in the forests of Australia.

  • Both lyrebirds and scrubbirds belong to the avian group known as Menurae.

  • The Menurae are remarkable for their extraordinary mimicry and elaborate plumage.

Synonyms

suborder Menurae
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Australian birds that includes lyrebirds and scrubbirds

is a general group focused on elaborate tails and vocal abilities rather than rank

Compounds

suborder Menurae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Australian birds that includes lyrebirds and scrubbirds

Surface Forms

Menurae singular
Menurae plural

Etymology

Menurae comes from the scientific name Menura, used for lyrebirds and scrubbirds. The ending -ura is from a Greek word meaning 'tail', so think of their long, showy tails like the lyre-shaped tail of the lyrebird and their great singing, which is why Menurae names this group of birds.