Definition

Noun 1. A large, non-parasitic cuckoo species: Centropus sinensis is the scientific name for a specific bird species commonly known as the greater coucal or crow pheasant. It is characterized by its large size, glossy black plumage with chestnut-brown wings, a long tail, and a strong, curved bill. Unlike many other cuckoos, it is not a brood parasite (it raises its own young).

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The distinctive call of the Centropus sinensis is often heard in rural areas.
  • We observed a Centropus sinensis foraging on the ground near the forest edge.
  • In ornithology, Centropus sinensis is studied for its unique nesting behavior among cuckoos.

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature: The term is used in its standard two-part Latinized form, where is the genus and is the species epithet, meaning "from China."
  • The specimen was correctly identified as Centropus sinensis.

Variants and Related Words

• Greater coucal (n): The most widely used common name for this bird.
• Crow pheasant (n): Another common name, referring to its crow-like size and appearance.
• Coucal (n): The common name for birds belonging to the genus .

Synonyms

• Greater coucal
• Crow pheasant

Note: As a precise scientific name, *Centropus sinensis has very few direct synonyms outside of its accepted common names. It is not typically substituted with generic terms like "bird" or "cuckoo" in technical contexts.*

Noun

1. common coucal of India and China