trogoniformes

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Definition

Noun An order of birds comprising the trogons, characterized by their brightly colored plumage, short necks, and long, often graduated tails. They are found in tropical and subtropical forests worldwide.

Usage

The term "Trogoniformes" is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss this specific order of birds. * The resplendent quetzal is the most famous species within the order Trogoniformes. * Ornithologists study the unique zygodactyl foot arrangement (two toes forward, two backward) of Trogoniformes.

Advanced Usage
  • The order Trogoniformes is considered phylogenetically distinct, with its closest evolutionary relationships being a subject of ongoing research.
Variants and Related Words
  • Trogon (noun): Any bird belonging to the order Trogoniformes. This is the common name for individual species (e.g., the Cuban trogon).
  • Trogonid (noun): Another term for a bird of the family Trogonidae, which is the only family within the order Trogoniformes.
Synonyms
  • Trogons (common name)
Different Meanings

The word "Trogoniformes" has only one specific meaning in modern scientific classification: it refers exclusively to the biological order containing trogons. It is not used in general language.

Noun
  1. trogons

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