ani
Definition
- Noun:
- A black tropical American cuckoo: "Ani" refers to any of several tropical American birds of the cuckoo family (genus Crotophaga), known for their black plumage, long tails, and communal nesting behavior.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We observed a smooth-billed ani foraging on the ground.
- The groove-billed ani is common in open habitats from Texas to South America.
Advanced Usage
- In ornithological context: The term is used specifically for birds in the genus , which are distinguished from other cuckoos by their social behavior and strong, slightly curved bills.
- The study focused on the cooperative breeding habits of the ani.
Variants and Related Words
- Crotophaga (n): The scientific genus name for anis.
- Groove-billed ani (n): A specific species () with grooves on its upper bill.
- Smooth-billed ani (n): A specific species () with a smooth upper bill.
Synonyms
- Black cuckoo: A descriptive synonym emphasizing color and family.
- Tickbird: A regional name sometimes used for these birds.
Related Phrases
- Ani species: Used to refer to the different types within the genus.
- Three ani species are found in the region.
Noun
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black tropical American cuckoo
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