Musophaga
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A group of bright African forest birds like turacos
- noun
- /ˈmjuːsəˌfɑːɡə/
- Specialized
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Musophaga
- The genus Musophaga includes several species of strikingly colored turacos.
Examples
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The Musophaga is known for its vibrant plumage.
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Researchers observed a rare Musophaga feeding on ripe bananas in the wild.
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Members of Musophaga are often found in West and Central African forests.
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Have you ever spotted a Musophaga in the wild?
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The genus Musophaga includes several species of strikingly colored turacos.
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Members of Musophaga are often found in West and Central African forests.
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Researchers observed a rare Musophaga feeding on ripe bananas in the wild.
Surface Forms
Musophaga singular
Musophagas plural
Etymology
Musophaga comes from two parts: Musa meaning 'banana' and -phaga meaning 'to eat'. So it means 'banana-eater', which is a handy image because these colorful African turacos often feed on ripe fruit like bananas.
