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Crotophaga

Crotophaga

9.9
A tropical American bird with a grooved bill that lives in social groups
  • noun
  • /ˈkrōtəˌfäɡə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Crotophaga
  • The Crotophaga genus includes birds commonly referred to as anis.

Examples

  • Ornithologists often study Crotophaga species to learn more about social behavior in birds.

  • A flock of Crotophagas was spotted near the river.

  • Members of the Crotophaga genus are known for their communal nesting habits.

  • The Crotophaga species are known for their unique social structures.

  • Ornithologists often study Crotophaga species to learn more about social behavior in birds.

  • Members of the Crotophaga genus are known for their communal nesting habits.

  • The Crotophaga genus includes birds commonly referred to as anis.

Synonyms

genus Crotophaga
vsCrotophaga
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical American birds, including the smooth-billed ani

is the shorter scientific name without the explicit taxonomic label
anis
vsCrotophaga
  • US
9.9

Large tropical American birds with long tails and loud calls

focuses on the defined scientific group and mentions bill shape and social habits

Compounds

genus Crotophaga
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical American birds, including the smooth-billed ani

Surface Forms

Crotophaga singular
Crotophagas plural

Etymology

The word Crotophaga comes from Greek parts croto- meaning 'tick' and -phaga meaning 'to eat'. So, Crotophaga literally means 'tick-eater', which helps you remember that these tropical anis eat insects and often live together.