threskiornis aethiopica
Definition
Noun 1. A species of wading bird: Threskiornis aethiopica is the scientific name for the African sacred ibis, a large bird with a long, curved beak, black head and neck, and predominantly white body, native to Africa and the Middle East. 2. A historically significant animal: This bird was venerated and often mummified as a religious symbol in ancient Egyptian culture.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- A flock of Threskiornis aethiopica was seen foraging in the wetlands.
- Archaeologists discovered mummified remains of Threskiornis aethiopica in the ancient tomb.
- The Threskiornis aethiopica is easily identified by its distinctive curved bill.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific and zoological contexts: The term is used precisely to identify the species in academic, conservation, and taxonomic writing. It is often italicized in print.
- The study focused on the migration patterns of Threskiornis aethiopica.
Variants and Related Words
- Sacred ibis: The common English name for .
- African sacred ibis: A more descriptive common name.
- Ibises (plural): The general family (Threskiornithidae) to which this species belongs.
Synonyms
- Sacred ibis
- African sacred ibis
Related Phrases
- Venerated ibis: A phrase describing its historical religious status.
- The venerated ibis was associated with the god Thoth.
Noun
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African ibis venerated by ancient Egyptians
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