Rasorial
- Pronunciation
- /ra-so-ree-ol/
- Category
- Behavior
Definition
A term used to describe birds that are adapted to scratching at the ground to find food.
Etymology
From Latin 'rasor', meaning 'shaving instrument'.
Example
Certain birds, known as rasorial birds, are adapted to scratching the ground for food.
Related Terms
- Scratching
- Feeding behavior
Usage Notes
Rasorial behavior is mostly observed in ground-dwelling birds like chickens and turkeys.