Alectura (Noun)
Meaning
Brush turkeys.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The alectura is a large ground-dwelling bird native to Australia, commonly known as the brush turkey.
- Male alectura build large mounds of leaves and debris for nesting purposes.
- In some parts of Australia, the alectura is considered a pest due to its habit of raiding gardens.
- Alectura are known for their distinctive calls, often described as loud booming sounds.
- Alectura can grow up to 60 cm in length and weigh as much as 2 kg.