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Psophia

Psophia

9.9
A South American bird that lives in flocks and makes loud trumpet-like calls
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : psofía
  • The genus Psophia includes several species of trumpeters found in the Amazon rainforest.

Examples

  • The distinctive cry of Psophia birds can often be heard echoing through the forest.

  • Researchers observed that Psophia species are highly social and live in flocks.

  • The Psophia is known for its unique trumpet-like calls.

  • Many Psophia species are found in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The genus Psophia includes several species of trumpeters that are commonly found in flocks.

  • Researchers observed that Psophia birds communicate with each other using a series of distinctive calls.

  • In the dense jungles of South America, the Psophia species thrive in large social groups.

Synonyms

trumpeter
vsPsophia
1 9.1

A large forest bird with shiny black feathers that lives in groups and makes a loud long call

is the scientific genus term used for that group of birds

Compounds

Psophia crepitans
  • Specialized
9.9

A large bird from Brazil and Guiana that makes loud trumpet calls and is kept to protect chickens

Surface Forms

Psophia singular
Psophias plural

Etymology

The word Psophia comes from the ancient Greek word psophos, meaning 'noise' or 'sound'. That fits these South American 'trumpeter' birds, because they make loud, trumpet-like calls.