Vultur gryphus
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Definition
Noun: - A large vulture species (Vultur gryphus) native to the high Andes mountains, characterized by black plumage and a distinctive white ruff of feathers around its neck. It is one of the world's largest flying birds.
Usage
- The term "Vultur gryphus" is the scientific name. In general English, the bird is more commonly called the Andean condor.
- It is used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to precisely identify the species.
- Example:
Examples
- is a national symbol of several Andean countries.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of in the wild.
- With its impressive wingspan, is a master of soaring on mountain air currents.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomy, is the genus and is the specific epithet. The full binomial name is always italicized.
- Example in a scientific paper:
Variants and Related Words
- Andean condor: The common English name for .
- Condor: A general term for the two species of New World vultures in the genus (Andean condor) and (California condor).
- Cathartidae: The biological family name for New World vultures, which includes the Andean condor.
Synonyms
- Andean condor
- Andean vulture (less common)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically related to the term . General idioms about vultures or birds of prey (e.g., "circling like vultures") may be used in a figurative sense but do not refer exclusively to this species.
Noun
- large vulture of the high Andes having black plumage and white neck ruff