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Trochilus

Trochilus

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A group of small hummingbirds often found in the Caribbean
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Trochilus
  • The Trochilus genus includes several species of hummingbirds found in the Caribbean.

Examples

  • The Trochilus genus includes some of the most colorful hummingbirds.

  • The rapid wing movement of Trochilus makes them fascinating to birdwatchers.

  • The Trochilus genus includes several species of hummingbirds found in the Caribbean.

  • Scientists studied the feeding habits of Trochilus in their natural habitat.

  • Did you know that Trochilus is a genus of small birds?

  • Scientists studied the feeding habits of Trochilus in their natural habitat.

  • The Trochilus genus includes some of the most colorful hummingbirds.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Trochilus comes from the ancient Greek trochilos, which meant 'small bird'. Scientists used this old name for a group of tiny hummingbirds, so thinking of Trochilus as 'little bird' helps you remember it is the name for these small, fast birds.