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