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cuculiformes

/ˌkjuː.kjuː.lɪˈfɔːr.miːz/

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noun

/ˌkjuː.kjuː.lɪˈfɔːr.miːz/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный таксономический отряд птиц, включающий кукушек, турако и родственные виды.

A scientific taxonomic order of birds that includes cuckoos, touracos, and related species.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Cuckoos, touracos, etc.C2formalscientific

    An order of birds that includes cuckoos, touracos, roadrunners, and related species, characterized by zygodactyl feet and often parasitic breeding behavior.

    ruКукушкообразные

    • The Cuculiformes order includes the common cuckoo, known for its brood parasitism.
    • Touracos, part of the Cuculiformes, are known for their vibrant green and red feathers.
    • Roadrunners are a well-known member of the Cuculiformes found in North America.
Forms
  • cuculiformes plural form
  • cuculiformes' possessive plural form
  • cuculiformes's possessive singular form