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Atrichornis

Atrichornis

9.9
A small group of Australian birds called scrub birds
  • noun
  • Australian
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  • Scientists are conducting a survey to monitor Atrichornis populations in southeastern Australia.

Examples

  • Few people have ever seen an Atrichornis in the wild due to their secretive habits.

  • Did you see the Atrichornis at the bird sanctuary?

  • The genus Atrichornis is known for the elusive nature of its member species.

  • The Atrichornis is known for its unique habitat.

  • Scientists are conducting a survey to monitor Atrichornis populations in southeastern Australia.

  • Few people have ever seen an Atrichornis in the wild due to their secretive habits.

  • The genus Atrichornis is known for the elusive nature of its member species.

Synonyms

scrubbird
vsAtrichornis
  • Australian
9.9

A small Australian bird that runs fast and lives in thick low bushes

is the scientific genus name not a common name spelling
scrub-bird
vsAtrichornis
  • Australian
9.9

A small Australian bird like a wren that runs quickly in thick low bushes

is the scientific genus name not a common name spelling
scrub bird
vsAtrichornis
  • Australian
9.5

A small Australian bird like a wren that runs fast in low dense bushes

is the scientific genus name not a common name spelling

Surface Forms

Atrichornis singular
Atrichornises plural

Etymology

Atrichornis comes from Greek parts: a- meaning 'without', trich- meaning 'hair', and -ornis meaning 'bird'. The name literally means 'bird without hair', which is a helpful image for remembering this small Australian scrub-bird. It does not mean the bird has no feathers, but refers to its fine or less showy feathers.