Geococcyx: meaning, definitions and examples

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Geococcyx

 

[ หŒdส’iหษ™สŠหˆkษ’kษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

Geococcyx refers to a genus of cuckoo species that are native to the New World, particularly in North America. These birds are known for their distinctive appearance and behavior, including their long tails and boisterous calls. The most notable member of this genus is the Greater Roadrunner, famous for its speed and ability to escape predators.

Synonyms

cuckoo, roadrunner.

Examples of usage

  • The Geococcyx is commonly seen in arid regions of the southwestern United States.
  • Geococcyx birds are known for their clever hunting techniques.
  • The Greater Roadrunner, a Geococcyx species, is often depicted in cartoons.
  • During the summer, I often hear the calls of Geococcyx in the desert.

Translations

Translations of the word "Geococcyx" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น geococcyx

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเค“เค•เฅ‹เค•เฅเคธเฅ€เค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geococcyx

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ geococcyx

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะพะบะพะบั†ะธะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ geokokcyks

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฒใ‚ชใ‚ณใ‚ฏใ‚ทใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉococcyx

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ geococcyx

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geococcyx

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์˜ค์ฝ”ํฌ์‹œํฌ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูŠูˆูƒูˆูƒุณูŠูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geococcyx

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ geococcyx

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ้ณด้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ geococcyx

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geococcyx

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะพะบะพะบั†ะธะบั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ™แƒชแƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geococcyx

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ geococcyx

Etymology

The term 'Geococcyx' originates from Greek roots. The prefix 'geo' means 'earth' and the suffix 'coccyx' is derived from 'kokkux', which means 'cuckoo' in Greek. This reflects the bird's classification within the cuckoo family, highlighting its connection to the earth and natural environments. The use of the genus name is primarily based on the birds' habitats found in terrestrial ecosystems. The name has been established in ornithological contexts, emphasizing the unique characteristics of the species within the genus and their ecological roles in their respective habitats. This genus has been studied extensively due to the fascinating behaviors exhibited by its members, contributing to its recognition in birdwatching and conservation circles.