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Penelope

Penelope

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A large bird that lives in trees like a turkey in Central and South American forests
  • noun
  • /pəˈnɛləpi/
  • Specialized
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  • The Penelope genus includes several species that inhabit the forests of Central America.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying the mating habits of the Penelope guans in the Amazon region.

  • Many Penelopes can be spotted in the rainforests of Colombia.

  • Members of the Penelope genus are important game birds for many local communities.

  • The Penelope is known for its striking plumage.

  • Scientists are studying the mating habits of the Penelope guans in the Amazon region.

  • Members of the Penelope genus are important game birds for many local communities.

  • The Penelope genus includes several species that inhabit the forests of Central America.

Synonyms

guan
vsPenelope
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A large wild bird like a turkey that lives in tropical American forests and is often hunted for meat

is a genus name for tree-dwelling members of that bird group
Pipile
vsPenelope
  • Specialized
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Large crested birds that live in rainforests of Central and South America

is a different genus of large tree-dwelling turkey-like birds
piping guan
vsPenelope
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A large bird that lives in trees in Central and South America and makes high clear calls

is a genus-level group rather than a single bird species
Cracidae
vsPenelope
  • Specialized
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A family of large birds in Central and South America like curassows and guans

is one single genus within this broader bird family

Compounds

Anas penelope
  • Specialized
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A freshwater duck from Europe, northern Asia, and northern Africa

Surface Forms

Penelope singular
Penelopes plural

Etymology

Penelope for this group of birds comes from the same Greek name and an old Greek word penelops that some people say meant a 'duck' or 'water bird', so scientists used it for these turkey-like forest birds.