Crotophaga (Noun)
Meaning
Ani.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Crotophaga is a genus of birds in the cuckoo family, found in the Americas.
- In the warm regions of Central and South America the Crotophaga species are common nesting birds.
- Groove-billed Anis are a type of Crotophaga known to nest in cavities.
- The distinctive call of the Greater Ani Crotophaga species, sets it apart from other ani species.
- Smaller species of Crotophaga birds such as the Smooth-billed Ani, are social birds found in small flocks.