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Troglodytes

Troglodytes

9.3
A small singing bird in the wren family that often lives in bushes
  • noun
  • /ˈtrɒɡləˌdaɪtiːz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Troglodytes
  • The winter wren belongs to the genus Troglodytes, which is known for its complex song.

Examples

  • The Troglodytes genus includes some of the smallest songbirds found in North America.

  • The Troglodytes are known for their distinctive songs.

  • Researchers observed several Troglodytes species nesting in dense undergrowth along the river.

  • Many Troglodytes species can be found in North America.

  • Researchers observed several Troglodytes species nesting in dense undergrowth along the river.

  • The Troglodytes genus includes some of the smallest songbirds found in North America.

  • The winter wren belongs to the genus Troglodytes, which is known for its complex song.

Compounds

Pan troglodytes
  • Specialized
7.1

A large wild ape that lives in African forests and uses simple tools

Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii
  • Specialized
9.9

A kind of chimpanzee that lives in east-central Africa and has long hair

Pan troglodytes troglodytes
  • Specialized
9.9

A type of chimpanzee from central Africa with a black face

Pan troglodytes verus
  • Specialized
9.9

A western African chimpanzee with a pale face that is endangered

Troglodytes aedon
  • Specialized
9.9

A small North American songbird that often nests near houses

Troglodytes troglodytes
  • UK
9.9

A very small brown bird that lives across Europe and Asia and sings loudly

Surface Forms

Troglodytes singular
Troglodyteses plural

Etymology

Troglodytes comes from the Greek word troglodytēs, made of troglo- 'cave' and -dytes 'one who goes into'. These tiny wrens often hide and nest in holes and thick bushes, so the name helps you remember them as 'cave-dwellers'.