Collocalia

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Definition

Noun 1. A genus of birds in the family Apodidae (swifts): Collocalia is the scientific genus name for a group of small swifts, some species of which are known for building nests using saliva. These birds are often associated with the edible-nest swiftlets.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The genus Collocalia includes several species of swiftlets found in Southeast Asia.
    • Scientists study Collocalia to understand the unique properties of their salivary nests.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific and ornithological contexts: The term is used precisely to classify and discuss a specific taxonomic group of birds.
    • The phylogenetic relationship between Collocalia and other swift genera is a topic of ongoing research.
Variants and Related Words
  • Swiftlet (n): The common name for birds in the genera and , known for their nest-building habits.
  • Apodidae (n): The biological family name for all swifts, which includes the genus .
  • Edible-nest swiftlet: A term often used for species whose nests are harvested for culinary use.
Synonyms
  • Swiftlet genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the same group of birds.
Noun
  1. a genus of Apodidae

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