Crotophaga

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of birds in the cuckoo family (Cuculidae): "Crotophaga" is the scientific genus name for a group of birds commonly known as anis. These are New World cuckoos found in the Americas.
    • Characteristic features: Birds of this genus are known for their smooth, glossy black plumage, long tails, and large, laterally compressed bills with a high ridge.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Crotophaga ani, or smooth-billed ani, is a common sight in the Caribbean.
    • Ornithologists study the cooperative breeding behavior of the Crotophaga species.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific taxonomy: The name is used in binomial nomenclature to classify specific species within the genus.
    • Crotophaga sulcirostris is the scientific name for the groove-billed ani.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ani (n): The common name for birds in the genus .
    • We saw a flock of anis foraging on the ground.
Synonyms
  • Ani: The common name for birds belonging to this genus.
  • New World cuckoo: A broader descriptive term for cuckoos native to the Americas, which includes this genus.
Related Phrases
  • Crotophaga species: Refers to the different types of birds within this genus.
    • The guidebook listed all three Crotophaga species found in the region.
Noun
  1. ani

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