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Philomachus

Philomachus

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A former name for a group of wading birds including the ruff
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Philomachus
  • The ruff was formerly classified under the genus Philomachus before taxonomic revisions.

Examples

  • Specimens labeled as Philomachus can be found in several European natural history museums.

  • Many older ornithology books still refer to Philomachus in their classification systems.

  • The Philomachus genus includes fascinating birds.

  • Did you know the Philomachus is related to the sandpiper?

  • Many older ornithology books still refer to Philomachus in their classification systems.

  • The ruff was formerly classified under the genus Philomachus before taxonomic revisions.

  • Specimens labeled as Philomachus can be found in several European natural history museums.

Surface Forms

Philomachus singular
Philomachi plural

Etymology

Philomachus comes from Greek parts philo- 'loving' and -machus 'battle'. So the old genus name fits the ruff, a wading bird whose males fight and show off in noisy displays to attract mates.