Genus Crotophaga (Noun)
Meaning
Ani.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Crotophaga is composed of three species of New World birds commonly known as anis.
- Anis belong to the genus Crotophaga in the Cuculidae family and are found throughout Central and South America.
- Groove-billed Ani birds are part of the genus Crotophaga, which can be identified by their unique grooved bills.
- The Smooth-billed Ani belongs to the genus Crotophaga and can be found in the southeast of the United States and parts of the Caribbean.
- Genetic studies suggest that the genus Crotophaga diverged significantly from other bird species millions of years ago.