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Opisthocomidae

Opisthocomidae

9.9
A group of tropical South American birds that includes the hoatzin
  • noun
  • /ˌɒpɪsθoʊˈkoʊmɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Opisthocomidae
  • The Opisthocomidae family includes the unique hoatzin bird.

Examples

  • Unlike most birds, the Opisthocomidae possess a specialized digestive system to process leaves.

  • Members of the Opisthocomidae family are native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins.

  • The Opisthocomidae are notable for being the only bird family with foregut fermentation.

  • Did you know that the Opisthocomidae are known for their unusual digestion?

  • The Opisthocomidae family primarily consists of the hoatzin, a bird that thrives in tropical environments.

  • Birds from the Opisthocomidae family are often referred to as 'stinkbirds' due to their distinct odor during digestion.

  • Research shows that the Opisthocomidae have adapted to their leaf-based diet with unique digestive features.

Synonyms

family Opisthocomidae
vsOpisthocomidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds that includes the hoatzin from South America

has identical meaning but uses the scientific family name form

Compounds

family Opisthocomidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds that includes the hoatzin from South America

Surface Forms

Opisthocomidae singular
Opisthocomidae plural

Etymology

Opisthocomidae comes from the Greek parts opistho- 'behind' and kome 'hair'. The name was chosen because the hoatzin birds in this family have hair-like feathers on their neck and back, so the word points to this group of South American birds.