centropus sinensis

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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

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