Musophaga (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Musophagidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Musophaga is a type genus of the Musophagidae family, commonly known as turacos, which comprises 23 species of near-passerine birds.
- Musophaga is a genus of large turacos that are native to the tropical regions of sub-Saharan Africa.
- The Musophaga genus is characterized by its brightly colored plumage and distinctive crest on top of the head.
- The type genus Musophaga is divided into two species, the great blue turaco and the violet turaco.
- In the context of the Musophagidae family, the Musophaga genus is considered one of the most iconic and recognizable groups of birds.