coccyzus

Thân thiện

A cuckoo from the genus Coccyzus perches on a branch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of birds in the family Cuculidae: "Coccyzus" is the scientific name for a genus of cuckoos, which are typically slender, long-tailed birds found in the Americas.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Coccyzus erythropthalmus, or Black-billed Cuckoo, is a member of this genus.
  • Ornithologists study the migration patterns of the Coccyzus.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss specific species of New World cuckoos.
  • The genus Coccyzus is distinguished from other cuckoo genera by its distinct tail morphology.

Variants and Related Words

• Cuculidae (n): The bird family to which the genus Coccyzus belongs, encompassing all cuckoos, roadrunners, and anis.
• Cuckoo (n): The common name for birds in the family Cuculidae, including those in the genus Coccyzus.

Synonyms

• New World cuckoos: A descriptive, non-scientific term for birds of this genus.
• Rain crows: A colloquial name sometimes used for certain Coccyzus species due to their calling behavior.

Related Phrases

• Coccyzus species: A phrase used to refer to any bird within this genus.
  • Several Coccyzus species are known for their secretive behavior.

Related Idioms

(This is a scientific term, so it is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Cuculidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Coccyzus
• genus Coccyzus