apteryx

[US]/ˈeɪptərɪks/
[UK]/ˈɛp-tə-rɪks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A flightless bird native to New Zealand, also known as a kiwi.; informal: A person from New Zealand.
Word Forms
Pluralapteryxes

Phrases & Collocations

apteryx flightless bird

study of apteryx

apteryx fossils

apteryx extinction

apteryx classification

apteryx morphology

apteryx evolution

apteryx conservation

Example Sentences

the apteryx is a flightless bird native to new zealand.

conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the apteryx.

the apteryx has a long beak that helps it find insects in the ground.

many tourists visit new zealand to see the rare apteryx.

the apteryx is an important symbol of new zealand's wildlife.

researchers study the apteryx to understand its unique adaptations.

the nocturnal habits of the apteryx make it a fascinating subject for study.

efforts to protect the habitat of the apteryx are ongoing.

due to habitat loss, the apteryx population is declining.

the apteryx is known for its distinctive brown feathers.

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