genus kakatoe
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Cacatuidae (cockatoos): This term refers to a former genus name for a group of large, crested parrots, commonly known as cockatoos. It is now considered a synonym and the species are typically classified under the genus Cacatua. The birds in this group are characterized by their prominent crests, strong curved bills, and often loud calls.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sulphur-crested cockatoo was once classified under the genus Kakatoe.
- Modern ornithology has largely replaced the genus name Kakatoe with Cacatua.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic history: The term "genus Kakatoe" is primarily used in historical or older zoological literature. In contemporary scientific classification, it is considered a synonym.
- The 19th-century text listed the bird under genus Kakatoe, but current field guides use Cacatua.
Variants and Related Words
- Kakatoe (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name.
- Cacatua (n): The currently accepted genus name for most cockatoo species.
- Cockatoo (n): The common name for birds belonging to the genera , , and others.
Synonyms
- Genus Cacatua: The modern taxonomic synonym.
Notes on Meaning
This term is highly specialized and almost exclusively used in the context of biological taxonomy and ornithology. Its usage in everyday language is extremely rare. For general purposes, the common name "cockatoo" or the modern genus name "Cacatua" are used.
Noun
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a genus of Psittacidae
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