Threskiornis aethiopica

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Definition

Noun 1. A species of wading bird: Threskiornis aethiopica is the scientific name for the African sacred ibis, a large bird with a long, curved beak, black head and neck, and predominantly white body, native to Africa and the Middle East. 2. A historically significant animal: This bird was venerated and often mummified as a religious symbol in ancient Egyptian culture.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • A flock of Threskiornis aethiopica was seen foraging in the wetlands.
    • Archaeologists discovered mummified remains of Threskiornis aethiopica in the ancient tomb.
    • The Threskiornis aethiopica is easily identified by its distinctive curved bill.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific and zoological contexts: The term is used precisely to identify the species in academic, conservation, and taxonomic writing. It is often italicized in print.
    • The study focused on the migration patterns of Threskiornis aethiopica.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sacred ibis: The common English name for .
  • African sacred ibis: A more descriptive common name.
  • Ibises (plural): The general family (Threskiornithidae) to which this species belongs.
Synonyms
  • Sacred ibis
  • African sacred ibis
Related Phrases
  • Venerated ibis: A phrase describing its historical religious status.
    • The venerated ibis was associated with the god Thoth.
Noun
  1. African ibis venerated by ancient Egyptians

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