Genus Centropus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Cuculidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Centropus contains around 30 species of cuckoos found across Africa, Asia, and Australia.
- Centropus is a monophyletic group and the results supported the genus as being distinct from other members of Cuculidae.
- Molecular studies have revealed the genus Centropus to be quite old, with several lineages diverging in the Pliocene.
- A few species in the genus Centropus exhibit unique nest-building behaviors and build elaborate cup-shaped nests.
- Species within the genus Centropus are medium to large-sized birds, ranging in size from about 20 to 50 cm in length.