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Centropus

Centropus

9.9
A large bird like a cuckoo that lives on the ground in Africa, Asia, and Australia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Centropus genus includes several species of large, ground-dwelling birds.

Examples

  • Researchers observed the nesting habits of a rare Centropus in Southeast Asia.

  • Look at that beautiful Centropus flying over there!

  • Farmers often spot a Centropus moving through tall grass in search of insects.

  • Did you see the Centropus in the garden?

  • Farmers often spot a Centropus moving through tall grass in search of insects.

  • Researchers observed the nesting habits of a rare Centropus in Southeast Asia.

  • The Centropus genus includes several species of large, ground-dwelling birds.

Synonyms

Cuculus canorus
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  • Specialized
9.3

A European bird known for its two-note call that lays eggs in other birds' nests

is a group of related birds in Africa Asia Australia, not a European species

Surface Forms

Centropus singular
Centropuses plural

Etymology

The word Centropus probably comes from two Greek parts: kentron meaning 'spur' and pous meaning 'foot'. A helpful image is a 'spur-foot' bird using strong feet to walk on the ground, which fits these large, ground-living coucals.