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Coccyzus erythropthalmus

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

9.9
A North American cuckoo bird that builds a nest and raises its own young
  • noun
  • /kɒkˈsɪzəs ˌɛrɪθrəʊˈfæləməs/
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike some cuckoos, Coccyzus erythropthalmus rears its own young rather than laying eggs in other birds' nests.

Examples

  • The nest of Coccyzus erythropthalmus is typically found low in dense shrubs or thickets.

  • During migration season, birdwatchers often hope to spot the elusive Coccyzus erythropthalmus in wet woodlands.

  • The Coccyzus erythropthalmus is often found in wooded areas.

  • Have you ever seen a Coccyzus erythropthalmus in the wild?

  • During migration season, birdwatchers often hope to see a Coccyzus erythropthalmus nesting in wet woodlands.

  • The low nest of the Coccyzus erythropthalmus is typically hidden among dense shrubs or thickets.

  • Unlike many other cuckoos, the Coccyzus erythropthalmus builds its own nests and raises its young.

Synonyms

black-billed cuckoo
vsCoccyzus erythropthalmus
  • US
8.4

A North American bird with a thin black bill that makes its own nest and raises its young

is the formal scientific name for the same species

Surface Forms

Coccyzus erythropthalmus singular
Coccyzus erythrophthalmus singular

Morphology

Coccyzus + erythropthalmus

Although 'erythropthalmus' is not listed in the provided dictionary, it decomposes transparently into Greek roots erythro- 'red' + ophthalm- 'eye', and 'Coccyzus' denotes a genus of cuckoos; together they yield 'red-eyed cuckoo'. This taxonomic binomial is compositional, so a learner who knows the constituent meanings could infer the species description.

Etymology

Coccyzus erythropthalmus may come from old Greek and Latin words: Coccyzus means 'cuckoo' and erythropthalmus means 'red-eyed'. So the name paints a simple picture of a cuckoo with a red eye and helps people recognise this particular species.