noun
- plural of kagu; flightless birds native to New Caledonia, characterized by gray plumage and a loud call
Usage: zoology; usually used in plural form
Examples
- The kagus are endangered species found only in the forests of New Caledonia.
- Ornithologists study kagus to understand their unique adaptations to island life.
- Several kagus were observed foraging on the forest floor at dawn.
- The distinctive calls of kagus can be heard throughout the New Caledonian wilderness.