Rupicola rupicola
- noun
- Specialized
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Rupicola rupicola
- The Rupicola rupicola is admired for the vibrant coloration of the male birds.
Examples
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Wildlife enthusiasts often travel to observe the elaborate mating displays of Rupicola rupicola.
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The Rupicola rupicola is a stunning bird native to the Amazon rainforest.
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Biologists study the habitat preferences of Rupicola rupicola in South American rainforests.
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Have you ever seen a Rupicola rupicola in the wild?
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Biologists study the habitat preferences of Rupicola rupicola in South American rainforests.
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Wildlife enthusiasts often travel to observe the elaborate mating displays of Rupicola rupicola.
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The Rupicola rupicola is admired for the vibrant coloration of the male birds.
Synonyms
A bright red or orange South American bird with a fan-shaped crest
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a Latin binomial (genus + species). A learner who already knows 'Rupicola' as a genus of South American birds can reasonably infer that 'Rupicola rupicola' refers to a particular species of that genus, so the basic class membership (a kind of bird) is derivable. However, the precise taxonomic/vernacular meaning (that it is the Guianan cock-of-the-rock with its distinctive crest and coloration) requires specialist knowledge of scientific names and naming conventions that a typical B1 learner is unlikely to have, so the relation is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Rupicola rupicola comes from Latin parts rupes and cola, meaning 'rock' and 'dweller'. This paints a clear picture of a bird that lives on cliffs and rocky places, so the name helps you remember this bright South American bird.
