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sarcorhamphus
 

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Noun sarcorhamphus has 1 sense
  1. Sarcorhamphus, genus Sarcorhamphus - usually containing only the king vulture
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of Cathartidae, family Cathartidae
    --1 has members: king vulture, Sarcorhamphus papa

Definitions from the Web

Sarcorhamphus

Definition

Sarcorhamphus is a genus of large birds of prey in the family Cathartidae, commonly known as the American vultures. They are native to the Americas and are characterized by their scavenging habits and a distinctive hooked beak.

Examples

Noun (Plural: sarcorhamphi)

  1. The sarcorhamphus soared high above, scanning the vast landscape for carrion.
  2. We studied the skeletal structure of a sarcorhamphus in our biology class.

Adjective

  1. The sarcorhamphus population has significantly declined due to habitat loss.
  2. Scientists have recently discovered a new species of sarcorhamphus in the Amazon rainforest.

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