Hoatzin (Noun)
Meaning
Crested ill-smelling South American bird whose young have claws on the first and second digits of the wings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hoatzin is sometimes referred to as the "stink bird" due to its strong, unpleasant odor.
- Deep within the Amazon rainforest, one can find the unique and mysterious hoatzin.
- One characteristic that distinguishes the young hoatzin from other bird species is its razor-sharp claws on the first two wing digits.
- In its natural habitat, the hoatzin's clawed wings allow it to climb back onto branches if it falls into the water.
- Scientists have been studying the hoatzin for years, fascinated by its unusual appearance and abilities.