Opisthocomus hoazin

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A crested, ill-smelling South American bird whose young have claws on the first and second digits of the wings: Opisthocomus hoazin is the sole species in its family, known for its unique digestive system and the functional claws on the wings of its chicks.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Opisthocomus hoazin is often called the stinkbird due to its manure-like odor.
    • Researchers were fascinated to observe the wing claws on a young Opisthocomus hoazin.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific Classification: The term is primarily used in zoological and ornithological contexts to refer specifically to this unique species.
    • The evolutionary lineage of the Opisthocomus hoazin has long puzzled taxonomists.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hoatzin: This is the common name for the .
    • The hoatzin is a peculiar bird found in the Amazon basin.
  • Stinkbird: An informal name referencing the bird's distinctive smell.
    • Local guides warned us about the stinkbird's unpleasant odor.
Synonyms
  • Hoatzin: The most common synonym, used interchangeably in non-scientific language.
  • Stinkbird: A colloquial synonym emphasizing its characteristic smell.
Related Phrases
  • "Like a young hoatzin": A very rare, specialized phrase alluding to having an archaic or primitive feature.
    • With those vestigial claws, the fossil specimen was like a young hoatzin. (Note: This is a constructed example for illustrative purposes, as idioms specifically for this term are extremely uncommon.)
Noun
  1. crested ill-smelling South American bird whose young have claws on the first and second digits of the wings

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