What is another word for Genus Gallirallus?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɡˈaləɹˌaləs] (IPA)

Genus gallirallus is a category of bird species found in the Rallidae family. It consists of flightless rails that inhabit remote, isolated islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The genus gallirallus encompasses various rail bird species, each of which has different sub-species, but they all share similar physical traits, including strong beaks, short wings, and legs adapted for walking and running. Some of the common synonyms for Genus gallirallus include: Island Rails, Red-legged Rails, Tooth-billed Rails, Dark Rails, and Spotted Rails. These rails play an important role in the ecosystem, serving as prey for birds of prey, and aiding in seed dispersal of plant species.

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What are the hypernyms for Genus gallirallus?

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

    Animalia (Animals), Aves (birds), Chordata (vertebrates), Eukaryota (eukaryotes).

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