Emberiza
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of birds: Emberiza is the genus name for a group of small to medium-sized passerine birds commonly known as Old World buntings. These birds are primarily seed-eaters and are characterized by their stout bills.
Usage
- The word is a scientific, taxonomic term used in ornithology (the study of birds). It is typically written in italics with a capital 'E' when referring to the genus.
- It is used in formal, academic, or birdwatching contexts to classify and discuss specific species within this group.
Examples
- The Emberiza genus includes familiar species like the Yellowhammer.
- Ornithologists studied the migration patterns of several Emberiza species.
- is the scientific name for the Yellowhammer.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in binomial nomenclature (the two-part naming system for species). For example, in (the Reed Bunting), "Emberiza" is the genus name and "schoeniclus" is the species identifier.
Variants and Related Words
- Bunting (n): The common name for birds in the family Emberizidae, which includes the genus . Example:
- Emberizidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Old World buntings: This is the descriptive common name for birds of the genus .
Different Meanings
- The word has only one specific meaning in modern English: it refers exclusively to this genus of birds. It is not used in general language or idioms.
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Old World buntings
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