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Crax

Crax

9.9
A group of large crested birds from Central and South America
  • noun
  • /kræks/
  • Specialized
: Crax
  • The Crax genus includes some of the largest curassows in the Americas.

Examples

  • The Crax is known for its striking plumage.

  • Many species of Crax live in tropical forests.

  • Many members of the Crax genus are threatened due to habitat loss and hunting.

  • Ornithologists studied the nesting habits of several Crax species in the rainforest.

  • The Crax is known for its striking crest and vibrant plumage as it moves through the rainforest.

  • In Central America, the Crax can often be spotted foraging for fruit in the trees.

  • Wildlife enthusiasts travel to South America to observe the Crax in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

curassow
vsCrax
  • US
1 9.9

A large bird with a crest that lives in trees in the Americas and is hunted for food

is a genus grouping those large crested Cracidae birds rather than a single species

Surface Forms

Crax singular
Craxes plural

Etymology

The word Crax probably comes from the bird's loud, harsh call, which sounds like the noise 'crax'. A helpful way to remember this is to imagine the noisy, crested curassows making that cry, which is why Crax is the name for this group of large birds.