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coragyps atratus

 

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Noun coragyps atratus has 1 sense
  1. black vulture, carrion crow, Coragyps atratus - American vulture smaller than the turkey buzzard
    --1 is a kind of New World vulture, cathartid
    --1 is a member of Coragyps, genus Coragyps

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Term: Coragyps atratus

Description: Coragyps atratus is the scientific name for the black vulture, a large bird of prey found in the Americas. This term refers specifically to the species belonging to the genus Coragyps.

Sense 1: Noun - A bird species, Coragyps atratus, belonging to the family Cathartidae, known for its black plumage, bare head, and scavenging behavior.

Example sentence: The Coragyps atratus soared high above, effortlessly riding the warm updrafts, searching for carrion to feed on.

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Sense 2: Adjective - Describing something popular or widespread among people or a particular locality.

Example sentence: The Mexican cuisine is known for its coragyps atratus taco recipe, which blends rich flavors and locally sourced ingredients.

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