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genus Trogon

genus Trogon

9.9
A group of colorful birds that live in trees in tropical forests
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈtroʊɡɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Trogon
  • The genus Trogon includes several species known for their brilliant plumage and distinctive calls.

Examples

  • Many birds from the genus Trogon inhabit tropical rainforests.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to Central America to observe the colorful species of the genus Trogon.

  • Scientists studying tropical birds often focus on members of the genus Trogon due to their ecological importance.

  • The genus Trogon includes several brightly colored species.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to Central America to observe the colorful species of the genus Trogon.

  • Scientists studying tropical birds often focus on members of the genus Trogon due to their ecological importance.

  • The genus Trogon includes several species known for their brilliant plumage and distinctive calls.

Surface Forms

genus Trogon singular
genera Trogon plural

Morphology

genus + trogon

The phrase denotes the taxonomic genus named Trogon, which a learner can derive by combining 'genus' (a biological rank) with 'Trogon' (the bird name). This is a straightforward, compositional noun phrase following common cross-linguistic taxonomic naming patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Trogon comes from the Greek word Trogon, which means 'to gnaw' because these birds often make or use holes in tree trunks or termite nests. So the name stuck as the group name for these colourful tree-dwelling birds.