Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tropical American bird: The "umbrella bird" is a specific type of bird native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
   • Distinctive physical features: It is characterized by being black in color, possessing a large, overhanging crest of feathers on its head, and a long, feathered wattle hanging from its throat.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ornithologist was thrilled to spot an umbrella bird in the rainforest canopy.
  • The male umbrella bird's impressive crest and wattle are used in courtship displays.

Advanced Usage

• The term "umbrella bird" is used specifically in zoology and ornithology to refer to birds of the genus .
  • The Amazon umbrella bird (Cephalopterus ornatus) is the most well-known species.

Variants and Related Words

• Cephalopterus (n): The scientific genus name for umbrella birds.
• Umbrellabird (n): A common alternative spelling, often written as one word.

Synonyms

• Cephalopterus: The formal, scientific name for the genus.
• Amazonian umbrella bird: A specific reference to one species ().

Notes

• The "umbrella" in its name refers to the shape of its large crest, which can be fanned out, somewhat resembling an umbrella.
• It is not a common word in everyday English but is standard within biological and bird-watching contexts.

Noun

1. black tropical American bird having a large overhanging crest and long feathered wattle