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Muscivora

Muscivora

9.9
A bird that catches insects and lives in South America
  • noun
  • /ˌmʌsɪˈvɔːrə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Muscivora includes species known for their agile insect-catching abilities.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a member of Muscivora during their expedition in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Did you see the Muscivora perched on that branch?

  • Birdwatchers often hope to spot Muscivora species because of their distinctive feeding behavior.

  • The Muscivora is known for its impressive hunting skills.

  • Birdwatchers often hope to spot Muscivora species because of their distinctive feeding behavior.

  • Researchers observed a member of Muscivora during their expedition in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The genus Muscivora includes species known for their agile insect-catching abilities.

Compounds

Muscivora forficata
  • Specialized
9.9

A pale gray bird with a long forked tail and pink chest from southern US and Central America

Surface Forms

Muscivora singular
Muscivora plural

Etymology

Muscivora comes from the Latin musca meaning 'fly' and the part -vora meaning 'eat'. So, Muscivora is like a 'fly-eater', which fits these South American birds that catch and eat insects.