trichoglossus

Thân thiện

A colorful trichoglossus perches on a tree branch.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of parrots: Trichoglossus is the scientific genus name for a group of small to medium-sized parrots commonly known as lorikeets. These birds are primarily found in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the surrounding islands. They are known for their specialized brush-tipped tongues for feeding on nectar and pollen, and their vibrant, multi-colored plumage.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Rainbow Lorikeet is a well-known species within the genus Trichoglossus.
  • Ornithologists study the feeding habits of Trichoglossus to understand nectarivory in birds.
  • Several Trichoglossus species are popular in aviculture due to their bright colors.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The word is used formally in scientific classification. It is always capitalized and italicized in academic writing.
  • The study compared the skeletal structures of Trichoglossus and *Eos, another lorikeet genus.

Variants and Related Words

• Lorikeet (n): The common name for birds in the genera and related groups.
• Loriinae (n): The subfamily to which the genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Lorikeet (common name, though this term is broader and includes other genera).
• Brush-tongued parrot (descriptive term).

Related Phrases

• Trichoglossus haematodus: The scientific name for the Rainbow Lorikeet, a widespread and familiar species.
• Trichoglossus moluccanus: The scientific name for the Coconut Lorikeet.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Loriinae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Trichoglossus
• genus Trichoglossus