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Phalacrocorax

Phalacrocorax

9.9
A group of water birds called cormorants that live near water
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Phalacrocorax genus includes several species of cormorants, which are known for their ability to dive underwater.
  • Phalacrocorax cormorant

Examples

  • Cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis, known in China as Lu-tse) are one of the most powerful and skillful fish-eating waterfowl.

    Academic text (2002)

  • For the last thirty years or so, populations of double-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) have been blossoming in many parts of North America.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Bird watchers often spot the Phalacrocorax species in coastal areas, where they hunt for fish.

  • In many cultures, fishermen utilize Phalacrocorax birds to assist in catching fish, showcasing their remarkable diving skills.

Synonyms

cormorant
vsPhalacrocorax
6 8.8

A large dark bird with a long neck that catches fish

is the formal taxonomic genus name for those typical species

Compounds

Phalacrocorax carbo
  • Specialized
9.9

A large dark sea bird with a long neck that dives to catch fish

Surface Forms

Phalacrocorax singular
Phalacrocorax plural

Etymology

Phalacrocorax comes from Greek parts phalakros ('bald') and korax ('raven'), painting the picture of a dark, sometimes bare-faced bird — a helpful image for remembering the scientific name used for cormorants.