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Pipilo

Pipilo

9.9
A group of North and Central American birds called towhees
  • noun
  • /ˈpɪpɪloʊ/
  • Specialized
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  • The Pipilo genus includes birds commonly found in scrubby woodlands across North America.

Examples

  • Scientists recently observed unusual mating calls in several members of the Pipilo genus.

  • Field guides typically highlight the distinctive plumage of the Pipilo species.

  • The Pipilo is known for its distinctive call.

  • Many Pipilos inhabit the forests of North America.

  • Field guides typically highlight the distinctive plumage of the Pipilo species.

  • The Pipilo genus includes birds commonly found in scrubby woodlands across North America.

  • Scientists recently observed unusual mating calls in several members of the Pipilo genus.

Synonyms

towhee
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  • US
2 9.9

A North American songbird with a long tail and bright colors

is the scientific genus covering those birds across North and Central America

Surface Forms

Pipilo singular
Pipilos plural

Etymology

Pipilo comes from the Latin pipilō, meaning 'to peep' or 'to chirp'. Think of the small bird sound 'peep'—that's why Pipilo names a group of noisy ground birds known as towhees.