Odontophorus
9.9
A crested bird like a quail that lives in Central and South American forests
- noun
- Specialized
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odontóforo
- The Odontophorus is commonly found in dense tropical forests in Central America.
Examples
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In South America, the Odontophorus is known for its distinctive crest and quail-like behavior.
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Birdwatchers often seek out the Odontophorus species due to their unique appearance.
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Odontophorus gujanensis.
Synonyms
9.9
A group of crested forest birds like quails from Central and South America
refers to the same birds but usually treated as a separate family
Compounds
genus Odontophorus
- Specialized
9.9
A group of crested forest birds like quails from Central and South America
Surface Forms
Odontophorus singular
Odontophori plural
Etymology
Odontophorus comes from Greek parts odonto- 'tooth' and -phorus 'bearing', literally 'tooth-bearing'. It is the scientific name for a group of crested partridges, so a helpful way to remember it is to picture a wood quail 'carrying a tooth', which links the unusual name to these small crested birds.
