genus Cephalopterus
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic genus within the family Cotingidae, comprising certain species of umbrella birds. The genus is characterized by large size and, in males, a distinctive umbrella-like crest and a long, feathered wattle hanging from the throat.
Usage
- The word is used specifically in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and refer to a particular group of neotropical birds.
- It functions as a proper noun and is typically italicized in scientific writing.
Examples
- includes the Amazonian umbrellabird.
- The ornate plumage of males is used in courtship displays.
- Several studies have focused on the vocalizations of .
Advanced Usage
- In formal taxonomy, the genus name is part of a binomial nomenclature (e.g., for the Amazonian umbrellabird).
- It can be used in discussions about biodiversity, conservation, and evolutionary biology within the Cotingidae family.
Variants and Related Words
- Cephalopterus (n): The standard form of the genus name.
- umbrellabird (n): The common name for birds in this genus.
- Cotingidae (n): The biological family to which this genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Umbrellabird genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have general English language meanings outside this scientific context.
Notes
- As a specialized scientific term, it is not commonly used in everyday language.
- The name is derived from Greek roots meaning "head" and "wing," likely referring to the bird's prominent crest.
Noun
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a genus of Cotingidae
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