stipiturus

/stɪpɪˈtʊərəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of birds in the family Calcariidae, comprising the longspurs.

“The field guide identified the bird as a Stipiturus species.”

2. adjective

Of or pertaining to the genus Stipiturus.

“The ornithologist specialized in Stipiturus species behavior.”

Synonyms

  • calcariid
  • longspur