Elanus

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Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of small kites of both Old and New Worlds: Elanus is a genus of birds of prey, commonly known as black-shouldered kites or black-winged kites. These are small, graceful raptors found in various regions across the globe.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Elanus leucurus, or white-tailed kite, is a member of the genus Elanus.
    • Ornithologists study the hunting behavior of the genus Elanus.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: The word is primarily used in scientific, ornithological, and taxonomic writing to classify a specific group of raptors.
    • The species was reclassified under the genus Elanus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Elanine (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus .
    • The bird exhibited typical elanine features.
Synonyms
  • Black-shouldered kite (common name for birds in this genus).
  • Black-winged kite (common name for birds in this genus).
Different Meanings

This word has a single, specific meaning as a proper noun referring to a zoological genus. It does not have other general English meanings.

Noun
  1. a genus of small kites of both Old and New Worlds

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