Texas chachalaca
Definition
Noun 1. A species of bird: The Texas chachalaca is a specific species of bird (Ortalis vetula) native to northeastern Mexico and southern Texas. It is a member of the guan and curassow family (Cracidae).
Usage
The word "Texas chachalaca" is used as a singular noun to refer to an individual bird of this species or to the species as a whole. It is a proper compound name for a specific animal.
Examples * We were lucky to spot a Texas chachalaca in the dense thicket. * The loud, raucous call of the Texas chachalaca is a distinctive sound of the Rio Grande valley. * Conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitat of the Texas chachalaca.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in ornithological, ecological, and regional wildlife contexts.
- It can be part of compound nouns describing related concepts, such as "Texas chachalaca habitat" or "Texas chachalaca population."
Variants and Related Words
- Chachalaca: The general common name for birds in the genus . The Texas chachalaca is one specific type of chachalaca.
- Plain chachalaca: Another common name for the same species (), used in other parts of its range.
Synonyms
- Plain chachalaca (n): An alternative common name for the same bird species.
Noun
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of Mexico and Texas
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