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Turnix

Turnix

9.9
A small ground bird like a quail that has no hind toe
  • noun
  • /ˈtɜrnɪks/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Turnix includes several species of small, ground-dwelling birds known as buttonquails.

Examples

  • The genus Turnix includes several species of small, ground-dwelling birds known as buttonquails.

  • Members of Turnix are characterized by their lack of a hind toe and their quail-like appearance.

  • Ornithologists recently discovered a new species within the Turnix genus.

  • Look at that Turnix!

  • I spotted a Turnix in the grass.

  • Ornithologists recently discovered a new species within the Turnix genus.

  • Members of Turnix are characterized by their lack of a hind toe and their quail-like appearance.

Compounds

Turnix sylvatica
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bird like a quail with striped feathers that lives in grass or woods in Asia and Africa

Surface Forms

Turnix singular
Turnixes plural

Etymology

Turnix is the scientific name for a group of small buttonquails, and a helpful way to remember it is to see turn like the English word 'turn', meaning 'to change direction'. These birds run on the ground and often make quick turns, so Turnix fits this small, ground-dwelling group.