What is another word for artamus?

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːtaməs] (IPA)

Artamus is a genus of passerine birds commonly known as woodswallows. However, there are other synonyms for artamus that refer to different bird species. One synonym is the white-breasted woodswallow, found in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Another synonym is the ashy woodswallow, native to Australia and Southeast Asia. The black-faced woodswallow is another synonym, with a range from Australia to Indonesia. The rusty-breasted cuckoo is also sometimes referred to as an artamus. No matter what the specific name of the bird, artamus species are typically small to medium-sized, with sleek, streamlined bodies, and distinctive plumage.

Synonyms for Artamus:

What are the hypernyms for Artamus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Artamus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for artamus (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Artamus?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Artamus?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Artamus

artamus fuscus, V., Jerd.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume
It is very abundant on the outer ranges of the Teesta Valley, and is generally found in those places frequented by artamus fuscus.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume
One or other species of artamus was found when no other birds were to be seen.
"Expedition into Central Australia"
Charles Sturt

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