turaco

Thân thiện

A turaco perches on a branch in a lush forest.

Definition

Noun: A large, brightly colored bird native to Africa, characterized by a prominent crest of feathers on its head. These birds belong to the family Musophagidae and are also known as turacos or plantain-eaters.

Usage

The word "turaco" is used to refer specifically to this type of bird. It is a countable noun. * The vibrant green turaco is often heard before it is seen in the forest canopy. * We spotted several turacos during our safari in Uganda.

Advanced Usage

• As a subject of study: The term is used in ornithological and zoological contexts.
  • The research paper focused on the unique pigment, turacoverdin, found in the feathers of the turaco.

Variants and Related Words

• Touraco: An alternative spelling.
• Plantain-eater: A common name for some species within the same family, referring to their diet.
• Musophagidae: The scientific family name for turacos and their relatives.

Synonyms

• Lourie: A regional name used in Southern Africa for certain turaco species.
• Go-away-bird: A common name for grey-colored turaco species, derived from their call.

Different Meanings

The word "turaco" does not have other distinct meanings outside of its ornithological definition.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large brightly crested bird of Africa

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