Nucifraga caryocatactes
Definition
- Noun:
- A specific species of bird: Nucifraga caryocatactes is the scientific name for a bird species commonly known as the spotted nutcracker or Eurasian nutcracker. It is a member of the crow family (Corvidae) known for feeding on nuts and seeds, which it often stores for winter.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We observed a Nucifraga caryocatactes cracking open a hazelnut in the pine forest.
- The Nucifraga caryocatactes has a loud, harsh call that echoes through the mountains.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The term is used in its full, italicized form to precisely identify the species in scientific or zoological contexts.
- The study focused on the caching behavior of Nucifraga caryocatactes.
Variants and Related Words
- Nutcracker (common name): The general English name for birds of this genus.
- The nutcracker is a familiar sight in these woods.
- Nucifraga columbiana (Clark's nutcracker): A related North American species.
- Corvid: A member of the bird family Corvidae, which includes crows, ravens, and jays.
Synonyms
- Spotted nutcracker
- Eurasian nutcracker
Related Phrases
- Nutcracker species: A phrase referring to birds within the genus .
- Several nutcracker species are known for their seed-dispersal role.
Noun
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Old World nutcracker
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