cotinga

Thân thiện

A bright cotinga perches on a branch in the rainforest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cotinga is a passerine bird (order Passeriformes) found in the tropical regions of the New World (the Americas). These birds are often known for their bright and striking plumage, particularly in males.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We were lucky to spot a brilliant purple cotinga in the rainforest canopy.
  • Cotingas are part of a diverse family of birds that includes fruit-eaters like the bellbird.

Advanced Usage

• "Cotinga family": Refers to the biological family Cotingidae, to which these birds belong.
  • The cotinga family exhibits an incredible variety of colors and vocalizations.

Variants and Related Words

• Cotingidae (n): The scientific family name for cotingas.
  • The Cotingidae family is native to Central and South America.

Synonyms

• Chatterer (archaic/less common): An old name sometimes used for some species within the cotinga family.
• Passerine bird: A broader term describing the order to which cotingas belong.

Học thuật

Noun

1. passerine bird of New World tropics

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chatterer