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Phoeniculus

Phoeniculus

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A bird with shiny metallic feathers and a long curved beak that lives in African woodlands
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Phoeniculus
  • The genus Phoeniculus includes several species of African woodhoopoes.

Examples

  • The genus Phoeniculus includes several species of African woodhoopoes.

  • Ornithologists studied the nesting behavior of Phoeniculus in tropical woodlands.

  • Members of Phoeniculus are recognized by their metallic plumage and distinctive calls.

  • The Phoeniculus is known for its vibrant plumage.

  • Did you see the Phoeniculus in the tree?

  • Members of Phoeniculus are recognized by their metallic plumage and distinctive calls.

  • Ornithologists studied the nesting behavior of Phoeniculus in tropical woodlands.

Surface Forms

Phoeniculus singular
Phoeniculuses plural

Etymology

Phoeniculus comes from the Greek root phoinix meaning 'purple' and the Latin ending -culus meaning 'little'. So the name is like 'little purple one', which is a helpful picture for this genus of African woodhoopoes that have shiny, purple or metallic feathers.