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Cinclus

Cinclus

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A small water bird that lives near mountain streams and can dive and walk underwater
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪŋkləs/
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  • The genus Cinclus includes birds that are uniquely adapted to life in fast-flowing streams.

Examples

  • Ornithologists study Cinclus to understand how these birds thrive in cold, aquatic environments.

  • The Cinclus is often seen near fast-flowing streams.

  • Members of Cinclus are notable for their ability to dive and walk underwater.

  • Have you ever spotted a Cinclus in the wild?

  • The genus Cinclus is known for its distinctive behavior of diving into mountain streams.

  • Many birdwatchers enjoy observing Cinclus as it flits around the rocky edges of watercourses.

  • When hiking in the Himalayas, we were thrilled to spot a Cinclus near the riverbank.

Synonyms

genus Cinclus
vsCinclus
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A group of small water birds called dippers that dive in streams

is a descriptive term focusing on small aquatic songbirds and their habitat

Compounds

Cinclus aquaticus
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A small bird that lives near mountain streams in Europe and dives for insects

Cinclus mexicanus
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A small bird in western North America that lives by cold streams and dives into water to catch insects

genus Cinclus
  • Specialized
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A group of small water birds called dippers that dive in streams

Surface Forms

Cinclus singular
Cincluses plural
Cinclus plural

Etymology

Cinclus comes from an old Greek name kinklos that meant a 'small water bird'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the dippers — birds that 'dip' into fast streams to feed — so the name now fits this group of small aquatic songbirds.