What is another word for Genus Recurvirostra?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɹɪkˈɜːvɪɹˌɒstɹə] (IPA) 
Genus Recurvirostra belongs to the family of birds called Recurvirostridae. These birds are famously known for the distinctively long and curved bills that they have. There are several synonyms for the Genus Recurvirostra, which include Cladorhynchus, Euryrhynchus, and Himantopus. Cladorhynchus is a genus for some South American avian species that is a close relative of the stilt. Euryrhynchus is a synonym used in the past to name the avian species in the genus Recurvirostra. Himantopus genus includes about seven species of birds that are characterized by their long legs and necks, and long thin bills. In general, these synonyms relate to birds that have similar physical features to the Genus Recurvirostra, specifically, long and curved bills.
