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Pedioecetes

Pedioecetes

9.9
A North American bird that lives in grasslands with a sharp tail and a showy mating dance
  • noun
  • /ˌpɛdiˈoʊsɪtɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers observed several Pedioecetes in the grasslands during their spring mating displays.

Examples

  • The Pedioecetes are known for their unique tail feathers and elaborate dances.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect habitats critical to the survival of Pedioecetes species.

  • Look at that Pedioecetes!

  • The Pedioecetes is a fascinating bird.

  • Researchers observed several Pedioecetes in the grasslands during their spring mating displays.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect habitats critical to the survival of Pedioecetes species.

  • The Pedioecetes are known for their unique tail feathers and elaborate dances.

Synonyms

sharp-tailed grouse
vsPedioecetes
  • US
9.5

A large land bird with pointed tail feathers found in western prairies and open forests

is the formal scientific genus name rather than the common name
sharptail
vsPedioecetes
  • US
7.9

A North American bird with a pointed tail that lives in grasslands and flies fast

is the formal scientific genus name rather than the common name

Compounds

Pedioecetes phasianellus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large brown bird that lives on grasslands and open forests in western North America

Surface Forms

Pedioecetes singular
Pedioecetes plural

Etymology

The word Pedioecetes comes from Greek parts pedion ('plain') and oiketes ('dweller'). So the name means 'plain-dweller', which fits this sharp-tailed grouse that lives in open grasslands.