harpy
- noun
- /ˈhɑrpi/
- Australian
:
murciélago de nariz tubular
- The harpy is easily recognized by its unique tubular nostrils.
Examples
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Several species of harpy inhabit the forests of Papua New Guinea.
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The harpy bat is known for its unique nose structure.
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Researchers observed a harpy feeding on ripe figs in the rainforest.
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Have you ever seen a harpy in the wild?
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The harpy is known for its unique nostrils that help it navigate in the dark while searching for fruits.
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Often seen hanging upside down, the harpy uses its specialized nose to sniff out ripe fruit in the rainforest.
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In the forest, a harpy can easily be spotted as it glides through the trees looking for its next meal.
Synonyms
A fruit bat with nostrils that stick out like small tubes
A bat that eats fruit and has tube-shaped nostrils that point away from each other
A fruit-eating bat with tube-shaped nostrils that point outward
Compounds
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A large black and white eagle with a feather crest that lives in tropical forests in Central and South America
Surface Forms
Etymology
Harpy used for some bats also traces back to Greek harpazein, 'to snatch'. People called these bats 'harpy' because their odd, beak-like faces and strange nostrils made them look like a strange snatching creature, so the name connects the animal's look to the myth.