Cuculus canorus
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Definition
- Noun:
- A common cuckoo of Europe having a distinctive two-note call; lays eggs in the nests of other birds: Cuculus canorus is the scientific name for a specific bird species, commonly known as the common cuckoo. It is characterized by its well-known two-note call and its behavior of brood parasitism, where it lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The distinctive call of the Cuculus canorus is a classic sound of the European spring.
- Researchers are studying the brood parasitism of Cuculus canorus.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific and ornithological contexts: The term is used formally to refer to this specific species, distinguishing it from other cuckoos.
- The study focused on the migration patterns of Cuculus canorus.
Variants and Related Words
- Common cuckoo (n): The standard English name for .
- The common cuckoo is a widespread summer visitor to Europe.
Synonyms
- Common cuckoo: The primary synonym in non-scientific language.
- European cuckoo: A descriptive synonym specifying its common geographic range.
Noun
- common cuckoo of Europe having a distinctive two-note call; lays eggs in the nests of other birds