Definition of neotropical
:of, relating to, or constituting the tropical New World biogeographic region that extends south, east, and west from the central plateau of Mexico
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The sagging cold front from earlier this week no doubt has ushered in some neotropical migrants.
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One of my favorite neotropical breeders is the Kentucky warbler.
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Nature trails weave through canopies of Spanish moss, neotropical birds fill the air with song, and the May River twists and turns through the hearts of outdoorsmen.
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In fact, the CT scans that revealed the meal-within-a-meal confirm a longstanding dietary trend among boids, a snake group that includes neotropical boas, Madagascar boas, and Asian and African sand boas.
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