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Steatornis

Steatornis

9.9
A group of birds that includes the oilbird
  • noun
  • /ˈstēəˌtɔrnəs/
  • Specialized
: Steatornis
  • The oilbird, classified under the genus Steatornis, primarily feeds on fruit.

Examples

  • The oilbird, classified under the genus Steatornis, primarily feeds on fruit.

  • The Steatornis is remarkable for its ability to navigate in complete darkness using echolocation.

  • Biologists studied Steatornis populations in the caves of northern South America.

  • The Steatornis is known for its unique feeding habits.

  • Did you know that the Steatornis can navigate in complete darkness?

  • Biologists studied Steatornis populations in the caves of northern South America.

  • The Steatornis is remarkable for its ability to navigate in complete darkness using echolocation.

Synonyms

genus Steatornis
vsSteatornis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds with only the oilbird, a bird active at night in South America

has identical meaning but omits the taxonomic rank word before the name

Compounds

genus Steatornis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds with only the oilbird, a bird active at night in South America

Steatornis caripensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A nocturnal bird from northern South America that eats fruit and whose young provide oil used as butter

Surface Forms

Steatornis singular
Steatornises plural

Etymology

Steatornis comes from Greek parts steato- 'fat' and -ornis 'bird'. So the scientific name literally means 'fat bird', which links to the common name 'oilbird' and helps explain the bird's oily, fatty association.