Buceros (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Bucerotidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Buceros is a large genus of hornbills, with species primarily distributed in Southeast Asia.
- The Buceros is one of the most distinctive members of the hornbill family, characterized by its bright plumage and oversized casque.
- The Great Hornbill, Buceros bicornis, is the largest member of the genus and is considered an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.
- Within the family Bucerotidae, the genus Buceros is often used as a representative group to describe the overall characteristics of the family.
- In recent taxonomic studies, Buceros has been consistently recognized as a distinct and well-supported genus within the family Bucerotidae.