Dendrocygna

noun
Den·​dro·​cyg·​na | \ ˌdendrōˈsignə\

Definition of Dendrocygna

: a genus of long-legged ducks comprising the tree ducks and having long strong claws used in perching and a peculiar whistling call

History and Etymology for Dendrocygna

New Latin, from dendr- + -cygna (from Latin cygnus, cycnus swan)

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