Nymphicus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Psittacidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The species in the Nymphicus genus are medium to large-sized cockatoos native to Australia and New Guinea.
- Cockatoos in the Nymphicus genus have distinctive markings on their beaks.
- Nymphicus hollandicus is the only cockatoo species found in Western Australia.
- Research has shown that the birds in the Nymphicus genus exhibit a unique mating behavior involving head-bobbing.
- Care for Nymphicus species in captivity involves providing large aviaries with adequate social interaction.