leptoptilus

Thân thiện

A large leptoptilus stands in a shallow wetland.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of large storks: "Leptoptilus" is the scientific genus name for certain very large stork species, notably including the adjutant birds and the marabou stork.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Leptoptilus crumenifer, or marabou stork, is a common scavenger in parts of Africa.
  • Ornithologists study the feeding habits of the genus Leptoptilus.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term is used almost exclusively in zoological and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss these specific birds within the biological taxonomy (family Ciconiidae).
  • The fossil record suggests that Leptoptilus species were once more widespread.

Variants and Related Words

• Leptoptilos (n): An alternative spelling sometimes used for the same genus.
• Adjutant (n): A common name for birds in the genus , specifically the Greater Adjutant () and the Lesser Adjutant ().
• Marabou (n): The common name for , the African marabou stork.

Synonyms

• Marabou stork: Refers specifically to .
• Adjutant stork: A general term for birds of this genus.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "Leptoptilus" refers specifically to the taxonomic grouping (genus). It is not typically used in general conversation but is a specialized term in biology. The common names "adjutant" and "marabou" are used to refer to the individual species within this genus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. adjutant birds and marabous

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Leptoptilus
• genus Leptoptilus