alectura

noun

Meaning

A genus of megapode birds, commonly known as brush-turkeys, characterized by their habit of burying eggs in mounds of rotting organic matter.

Examples

The Alectura lathami is the most well-known species within the Alectura genus.
Researchers observed the Alectura bird meticulously maintaining the temperature of its incubation mound.

Synonyms: megapode, brush-turkey, incubator bird, mound-builder

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alectura

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈlɛktʃərə/

Definition

A genus of megapode birds, commonly known as brush-turkeys, characterized by their habit of burying eggs in mounds of rotting organic matter.

Examples

The Alectura lathami is the most well-known species within the Alectura genus.
Researchers observed the Alectura bird meticulously maintaining the temperature of its incubation mound.
Native to the rainforests of eastern Australia, the Alectura relies on geothermal and decomposition heat for its offspring.

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