Agelaius

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Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of birds: Agelaius is the scientific genus name for a group of New World blackbirds, most notably including the red-winged blackbird.

Usage Notes

• The word "Agelaius" is a proper noun and is always capitalized. It is used primarily in scientific, ornithological, and academic contexts to classify and discuss specific bird species within this genus.
• In everyday language, people typically use the common names of the birds (e.g., red-winged blackbird) rather than the genus name "Agelaius."

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The biologist studied the territorial behavior of Agelaius phoeniceus. (The biologist studied the territorial behavior of the red-winged blackbird.)
  • Several species within the genus Agelaius are known for their distinctive calls.
• General Context:
  • The marsh was filled with the calls of red-winged blackbirds, birds of the Agelaius genus.

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a level of biological classification.
  • The family Icteridae includes the genus Agelaius.

Variants and Related Words

• Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus): The most common and widespread species within this genus.
• Tricolored blackbird (Agelaius tricolor): Another species within the same genus.
• Icterid: A member of the Icteridae family, which includes the genus .

Synonyms

• Genus Agelaius (scientific synonym)

Related Phrases

• Member of the genus Agelaius: A phrase used to describe any bird species classified under this genus.
  • The red-winged blackbird is a prominent member of the genus Agelaius.

Học thuật

Noun

1. red-winged blackbirds

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Agelaius
• genus Agelaius