Cuculiformes (Noun)
Meaning
Cuckoos; touracos; etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Cuculiformes consists of cuckoos, touracos, and anis, with the majority being brood parasites.
- The cuckoo family, a member of the Cuculiformes order, has the most diverse range of species worldwide.
- Researchers studying the Cuculiformes order discovered that the African touracos exhibit unique mating behaviors.
- Some species within the Cuculiformes order have distinctive calls, which are used for identification purposes.
- Birdwatchers often have difficulty spotting members of the Cuculiformes order due to their camouflage abilities.