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Furnarius

Furnarius

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A type of South American bird that builds oven-shaped nests
  • noun
  • /fɜrˈnɛəriəs/
  • Specialized
: Furnarius
  • The Furnarius genus includes several species known for their distinctive mud nests.

Examples

  • Birdwatchers were excited to spot a Furnarius building its oven-shaped nest.

  • Researchers studied the nesting behavior of Furnarius in Argentina.

  • The Furnarius is a fascinating bird species.

  • Many Furnarii are found in the forests of South America.

  • Birdwatchers were excited to spot a Furnarius building its oven-shaped nest.

  • Researchers studied the nesting behavior of Furnarius in Argentina.

  • The Furnarius genus includes several species known for their distinctive mud nests.

Surface Forms

Furnarius singular
Furnarii plural
Furnariuses plural

Etymology

The word Furnarius comes from the Latin furnus meaning 'oven', the same root you see in furnace. These South American birds build round mud nests that look like little ovens, so their name points to that habit.