aulacorhyncus

Thân thiện

A colorful aulacorhyncus perches on a tropical tree branch.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of birds: Aulacorhynchus is a genus of birds within the family Ramphastidae, commonly known as toucans. These birds are characterized by their brightly colored plumage and large, often colorful bills.

Usage

• species are primarily found in humid forests of Central and South America.
• The emerald toucanet () is a well-known member of this genus.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific or ornithological contexts, the genus name is used to classify and discuss a specific group of toucans distinct from other genera like (the large toucans).

Variants and Related Words

• Aulacorhynchine (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus .
  • The aulacorhynchine toucans are generally smaller than their ramphastine cousins.

Synonyms

• Toucanet genus (a common, non-scientific synonym referring to the smaller-sized toucans within this group).

Different Meanings

This word has a single, specific meaning as a scientific genus name in zoology (ornithology). It is not used in general language.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Ramphastidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Aulacorhyncus
• genus Aulacorhyncus