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Trogoniformes

Trogoniformes

9.9
A group of brightly colored tropical birds like the quetzal that live in rainforests
  • noun
  • /ˌtroʊɡəˈnɪfɔːrmiːz/
  • Specialized
: Trogoniformes
  • The quetzal, belonging to the Trogoniformes order, is famous for its colorful feathers and cultural significance.

Examples

  • The Trogoniformes are known for their vibrant plumage and unique nesting habits.

  • Scientists have identified several new species within the Trogoniformes in the rainforests of South America.

  • Look at that beautiful Trogoniformes perched on the branch!

  • Did you know that Trogoniformes are known for their colorful plumage?

  • The Trogoniformes have distinctively vibrant colors that make them easy to recognize in the wild.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to Central America to observe the beautiful Trogoniformes in their natural habitat.

  • The Trogoniformes are often seen in tropical rainforests, where they thrive among the lush vegetation.

Synonyms

order Trogoniformes
vsTrogoniformes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of brightly colored birds that live in tropical forests

uses the same scientific name but omits the rank

Compounds

order Trogoniformes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of brightly colored birds that live in tropical forests

Surface Forms

Trogoniformes singular
Trogoniformes plural

Morphology

Trogoniformes = trogon (opaque) = trogon + iformes

The order name is formed from the bird name 'trogon' plus the zoological suffix '-iformes', but this scientific label is not transparently interpretable for most learners.

Etymology

Trogoniformes comes from the Greek root trogon meaning 'to gnaw', because these birds use their bill to make holes for nests, and the ending -iformes means 'in the shape of' (think of uniform). So Trogoniformes names the group of trogon-type birds — the colorful tropical birds known for that bill and their nesting habits.