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genus Crotophaga

genus Crotophaga

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A group of tropical American birds, including the smooth-billed ani
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˌkroʊtəˈfɑːɡə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Crotophaga
  • The genus Crotophaga includes the smooth-billed ani and the groove-billed ani.

Examples

  • Members of the genus Crotophaga are known for their communal nesting behavior.

  • Did you know that the genus Crotophaga is part of the cuckoo family?

  • Researchers observed several species within the genus Crotophaga feeding in the grasslands.

  • The genus Crotophaga includes several unique bird species.

  • The genus Crotophaga consists of birds that often exhibit interesting social behaviors.

  • Bird watchers are excited to see members of the genus Crotophaga in their natural habitat.

  • Species in the genus Crotophaga are recognized for their distinctive calls and appearances.

Synonyms

Crotophaga
vsgenus Crotophaga
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical American bird with a grooved bill that lives in social groups

has the same meaning but is the simpler general name for these birds

Surface Forms

genus Crotophaga singular
genera Crotophaga plural

Morphology

genus + Crotophaga

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank grouping species) combined with the proper name 'Crotophaga' yields the taxonomic label 'the genus named Crotophaga.' This naming pattern is standard cross-linguistically and would be immediately understood by a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.

Etymology

Genus Crotophaga comes from old Greek words: croto- meaning 'tick' and -phaga meaning 'eater'. One popular story says people saw these anis picking off ticks from animals, so the name meant 'tick-eater' and became the name for this group of birds.