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hoatzin Synonyms
Another word for hoatzin
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• noun (Context 1)
A large, crested, pheasant-like bird (Opisthocomus hoazin) native to the swamps, riparian forests, and mangroves of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America, noted for possessing prominent claws on the wing digits of its chicks and for a specialized digestive system that ferments vegetation.
Usage Example
"While exploring the flooded forests of the Amazon basin, the ornithology students finally spotted a stinkbird clumsily clambering through the dense riverside canopy."
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stinkbird
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hoatzin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hoatzin