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Chamaea

Chamaea

9.9
A group of birds that contains only one species, the wrentit
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Chamaea
  • The Chamaea is unique as it contains only one living species, the wrentit.

Examples

  • Birdwatchers were excited to spot a member of the genus Chamaea in California.

  • Taxonomists debated the precise classification of Chamaea within the family Paridae.

  • The Chamaea is known for its unique song.

  • Did you see the Chamaea at the park?

  • Birdwatchers were excited to spot a member of the genus Chamaea in California.

  • Taxonomists debated the precise classification of Chamaea within the family Paridae.

  • The Chamaea is unique as it contains only one living species, the wrentit.

Synonyms

genus Chamaea
vsChamaea
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of birds that contains the wrentit as its only living species

is the same concept but described with slightly different wording

Compounds

Chamaea fasciata
  • Specialized
9.9

A small brown bird from California that looks like a wren

genus Chamaea
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of birds that contains the wrentit as its only living species

Surface Forms

Chamaea singular
Chamaeas plural

Etymology

Chamaea comes from the Greek root chamae- meaning 'on the ground' or 'low', a root you also see in chameleon. So the name fits the bird it describes: the wrentit is a small bird that lives low in bushes and near the ground.