Meaning & use
ani
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A tropical American bird of the cuckoo family, known for its all-black plumage and communal nesting habits.
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A flock of anis foraged together in the pasture.
The smooth-billed ani builds a single communal nest shared by several breeding pairs.
A note on using this word
The name comes from a Tupi-Guarani word; anis are notable among birds for their cooperative breeding behavior.
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