cuculus canorus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A common cuckoo of Europe having a distinctive two-note call; lays eggs in the nests of other birds: Cuculus canorus is the scientific name for a specific bird species, commonly known as the common cuckoo. It is characterized by its well-known two-note call and its behavior of brood parasitism, where it lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The distinctive call of the Cuculus canorus is a classic sound of the European spring.
    • Researchers are studying the brood parasitism of Cuculus canorus.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific and ornithological contexts: The term is used formally to refer to this specific species, distinguishing it from other cuckoos.
    • The study focused on the migration patterns of Cuculus canorus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common cuckoo (n): The standard English name for .
    • The common cuckoo is a widespread summer visitor to Europe.
Synonyms
  • Common cuckoo: The primary synonym in non-scientific language.
  • European cuckoo: A descriptive synonym specifying its common geographic range.
Noun
  1. common cuckoo of Europe having a distinctive two-note call; lays eggs in the nests of other birds

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