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Tympanuchus

Tympanuchus

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A group of North American wild birds like prairie chickens in the grouse family
  • noun
  • /ˌtɪm.pəˈnuː.kəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The greater prairie chicken is a well-known member of the Tympanuchus genus.

Examples

  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of several Tympanuchus species.

  • The Tympanuchus is known for its elaborate courtship displays.

  • Biologists studied the booming call of the Tympanuchus during the mating season.

  • Did you see a Tympanuchus during your birdwatching trip?

  • Biologists studied the booming call of the Tympanuchus during the mating season.

  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of several Tympanuchus species.

  • The greater prairie chicken is a well-known member of the Tympanuchus genus.

Synonyms

prairie chicken
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A brown spotted bird that lives in North American grasslands and makes a low booming call during mating

is a genus that includes this species and other related grassland grouse
prairie fowl
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8.5

A brown and spotted North American bird that lives in prairie grasslands, like the prairie chicken

is the scientific genus covering some of these grassland grouse species
prairie grouse
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A brown bird with spotted feathers that lives on grasslands in western North America

is the genus name for only part of that broader grassland group

Compounds

Tympanuchus cupido
  • Specialized
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A large North American bird that makes booming sounds during mating displays

Tympanuchus cupido cupido
  • Specialized
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A kind of prairie chicken that used to live in the northeastern United States but is no longer alive

Surface Forms

Tympanuchus singular
Tympanuchi plural

Etymology

The word Tympanuchus comes from Greek parts like tympanon ('drum') and -uchus (a part meaning 'having' or 'bearing'). That's a helpful memory: the prairie chickens in this genus are famous for the male birds' loud, drum-like booming call.