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Anhima cornuta

Anhima cornuta

9.9
A large South American bird with a horn on its forehead
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The wetlands are home to the remarkable Anhima cornuta, easily recognized by its unique forehead horn.

Examples

  • The Anhima cornuta produces a loud, booming call that can be heard across the marshes.

  • The Anhima cornuta is often found near freshwater lakes.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to South America to catch a glimpse of the elusive Anhima cornuta.

  • Have you ever seen an Anhima cornuta in the wild?

  • Birdwatchers flock to South America to observe the striking Anhima cornuta in its natural habitat.

  • The Anhima cornuta can be identified by the distinctive horn on its head and its loud calls.

  • In the sprawling wetlands of Brazil, the Anhima cornuta stands out with its unique horn and vibrant presence.

Synonyms

horned screamer
vsAnhima cornuta
9.9

A large South American bird with a horn on its forehead and very loud calls

is the scientific Latin name used by scientists

Surface Forms

Anhima cornuta singular
Anhima cornutas plural

Morphology

Anhima + cornuta

This is a Latin binomial (taxonomic) name rather than a normal English phrase: 'Anhima' is a genus label and 'cornuta' is not a standard English word (entry not found). Because the constituents are morphological/taxonomic labels unfamiliar to B1 learners (and 'cornuta' is not glossed as 'horned' here), the species name's meaning cannot be derived from the listed words and is therefore opaque.

Etymology

Anhima cornuta gives a simple picture: the second part, cornuta, comes from a word for 'horn', so it points to the bird's hornlike bump on its forehead. That's why the name fits this large South American bird often called the 'horned screamer'.