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Phoeniculus

Phoeniculus

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A group of African birds with shiny feathers found south of the Sahara
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Phoeniculus
  • The Phoeniculus genus comprises several species of brightly colored woodhoopoes native to Africa.

Examples

  • The striking metallic plumage of Phoeniculus species makes them easily recognizable among African birds.

  • Researchers studied the social behavior of Phoeniculus in the wild.

  • Look at that Phoeniculus perched on the branch!

  • Did you see the Phoeniculus in the tree?

  • The Phoeniculus genus comprises several species of brightly colored woodhoopoes native to Africa.

  • The striking metallic plumage of Phoeniculus species makes them easily recognizable among African birds.

  • Look at that Phoeniculus perched on the branch!

Surface Forms

Phoeniculus main

Etymology

Phoeniculus comes from the Greek root phoinix meaning 'purple' and the Latin ending -culus meaning 'little'. That's why the scientific name feels like 'little purple one' and helps you remember this genus of woodhoopoes from sub‑Saharan Africa, known for their bright, shiny plumage.