How Do You Spell OUTCROW?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtkɹˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "outcrow" is spelled with a phonetic transcription of /aʊtˈkraʊ/. The first syllable "out" is pronounced with the diphthong /aʊ/, which is a combination of the vowels /a/ and /ʊ/. The second syllable "crow" is pronounced with the vowel sound /aʊ/ followed by the consonant sound /k/ and the vowel sound /r/ which is pronounced with the tip of the tongue behind the upper teeth. The spelling of "outcrow" may vary in different dialects and accents.

OUTCROW Meaning and Definition

  1. Outcrow is a term used primarily in the field of ornithology to describe a behavior exhibited by some bird species. It refers to the act of an individual bird vocalizing or making calls in response to hearing the vocalizations of a conspecific or another bird species, typically indicating the bird's presence or territorial claim. The term "outcrow" is derived from the word "crow," which refers to the loud cawing sound typically associated with corvids.

    During the outcrow display, the bird emits a distinct vocalization to communicate its presence, often accompanied by visual cues such as displaying bright plumage or adopting a dominant posture. This behavior is commonly observed among several bird families, including corvids, birds of prey, herons, and some songbirds.

    Outcrowing serves multiple purposes in bird communication. It can act as a territorial display, warning other birds to stay away from a particular area. It can also serve as a mating display, where the vocalizations are intended to attract potential mates or signal reproductive readiness. In some cases, outcrowing may function as a form of advertising, as birds compete for resources or establish hierarchy within a group.

    Overall, outcrow behavior plays a crucial role in avian communication, aiding birds in establishing and maintaining territory, attracting mates, and asserting dominance within their social structure.

Conjugate verb Outcrow

CONDITIONAL

I would outcrow
you would outcrow
he/she/it would outcrow
we would outcrow
they would outcrow

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be outcrowing
you would be outcrowing
he/she/it would be outcrowing
we would be outcrowing
they would be outcrowing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outcrow
you would have outcrow
he/she/it would have outcrow
we would have outcrow
they would have outcrow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been outcrowing
you would have been outcrowing
he/she/it would have been outcrowing
we would have been outcrowing
they would have been outcrowing

FUTURE

I will outcrow
you will outcrow
he/she/it will outcrow
we will outcrow
they will outcrow

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outcrowing
you will be outcrowing
he/she/it will be outcrowing
we will be outcrowing
they will be outcrowing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outcrowed
you will have outcrowed
he/she/it will have outcrowed
we will have outcrowed
they will have outcrowed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outcrowing
you will have been outcrowing
he/she/it will have been outcrowing
we will have been outcrowing
they will have been outcrowing

IMPERATIVE

you outcrow
we let´s outcrow

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outcrow

PAST

I outcrowed
you outcrowed
he/she/it outcrowed
we outcrowed
they outcrowed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outcrowing
you were outcrowing
he/she/it was outcrowing
we were outcrowing
they were outcrowing

PAST PARTICIPLE

outcrowed

PAST PERFECT

I had outcrowed
you had outcrowed
he/she/it had outcrowed
we had outcrowed
they had outcrowed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outcrowing
you had been outcrowing
he/she/it had been outcrowing
we had been outcrowing
they had been outcrowing

PRESENT

I outcrow
you outcrow
he/she/it outcrows
we outcrow
they outcrow

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outcrowing
you are outcrowing
he/she/it is outcrowing
we are outcrowing
they are outcrowing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outcrowing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outcrowed
you have outcrowed
he/she/it has outcrowed
we have outcrowed
they have outcrowed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outcrowing
you have been outcrowing
he/she/it has been outcrowing
we have been outcrowing
they have been outcrowing