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Artamus

Artamus

9.9
A group of birds called woodswallows that live in Australia and nearby islands
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Artamus
  • The genus Artamus includes several species of woodswallows found in Australasia.

Examples

  • The black-faced woodswallow, part of the genus Artamus, is known for its communal roosting.

  • The black-faced woodswallow, part of the genus Artamus, is known for its communal roosting.

  • Researchers observed the nesting behavior of Artamus in the Australian outback.

  • The Artamus species are often found in open woodlands.

  • Did you see the Artamus flying over the park?

  • Researchers observed the nesting behavior of Artamus in the Australian outback.

  • The genus Artamus includes several species of woodswallows found in Australasia.

Surface Forms

Artamus singular
Artami plural

Etymology

The word Artamus is the scientific name for a group of woodswallows and likely comes from an old Greek word Artamos meaning 'small bird'. So, Artamus simply names this set of birds and helps you remember they are a particular kind of bird.