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Acridotheres

Acridotheres

9.9
A group of birds like the common myna that live in South and Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The common myna, belonging to the genus Acridotheres, is a familiar sight in many Asian cities.

Examples

  • The common myna, belonging to the genus Acridotheres, is a familiar sight in many Asian cities.

  • The Acridotheres are known for their distinctive calls.

  • Researchers examined the genetic diversity within the Acridotheres genus to understand the spread of mynas.

  • Several species in Acridotheres have adapted remarkably well to urban environments.

  • Have you ever seen an Acridotheres in the wild?

  • Several species in Acridotheres have adapted remarkably well to urban environments.

  • Researchers examined the genetic diversity within the Acridotheres genus to understand the spread of mynas.

Synonyms

myna
vsAcridotheres
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A bird like a starling from tropical Asia that makes loud calls and copies sounds

is the scientific genus name for a narrower group within that family

Compounds

Acridotheres tristis
  • Specialized
9.9

A dark brown bird with a crest from southeast Asia often seen in cities

Surface Forms

Acridotheres singular
Acridotheres plural

Etymology

Acridotheres comes from Greek parts acrido- 'grasshopper' and -theres 'hunter'. A helpful way to remember it is that these myna birds often eat insects and catch them like small hunters, which fits their name.