genus atrichornis (Meaning)
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genus atrichornis (n)
type genus of the Atrichornithidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus atrichornis
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus atrichornis Sentence Examples
- The genus Atrichornis is a group of small, brown birds found in the rainforests of eastern Australia.
- There are two species in the genus Atrichornis: the Noisy Scrub-bird (Atrichornis clamosus) and the Rufous Scrub-bird (Atrichornis rufescens).
- The genus Atrichornis is characterized by its long, slender bill, short tail, and cryptic plumage.
- Atrichornis species are ground-dwelling birds that feed on insects and other small invertebrates.
- The genus Atrichornis is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, and both species are listed as Endangered by the IUCN.
- The Noisy Scrub-bird is found in rainforests of southeastern Queensland and northeastern New South Wales.
- The Rufous Scrub-bird is found in rainforests of northeastern Queensland.
- The genus Atrichornis is an important part of the ecosystem in which it lives, helping to control populations of insects and other small invertebrates.
- The behavior of the genus Atrichornis has been extensively studied by ornithologists.
- The genus Atrichornis is a popular subject for birdwatching and ecotourism.
FAQs About the word genus atrichornis
type genus of the Atrichornithidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Atrichornis is a group of small, brown birds found in the rainforests of eastern Australia.
There are two species in the genus Atrichornis: the Noisy Scrub-bird (Atrichornis clamosus) and the Rufous Scrub-bird (Atrichornis rufescens).
The genus Atrichornis is characterized by its long, slender bill, short tail, and cryptic plumage.
Atrichornis species are ground-dwelling birds that feed on insects and other small invertebrates.
