Oxyura
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of stiff-tailed ducks: "Oxyura" is the genus name for a group of waterfowl commonly known as stiff-tailed ducks, characterized by their long, stiff tail feathers that are often held erect.
- Specifically, the ruddy duck: In common usage, "Oxyura" is often used to refer specifically to the ruddy duck (Oxyura jamaicensis), a small, thick-necked diving duck.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist studied the behavior of Oxyura in the marsh. (The biologist studied the behavior of the stiff-tailed ducks in the marsh.)
- An Oxyura, with its distinctive blue bill, was spotted on the lake. (A ruddy duck, with its distinctive blue bill, was spotted on the lake.)
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to denote the genus within the family Anatidae.
- The genus Oxyura is distinguished by its specialized tracheal anatomy.
Variants and Related Words
- Oxyurinae (n): The subfamily name that includes the stiff-tailed ducks.
- Oxyurini (n): The tribe name within the Anatidae family for these ducks.
Synonyms
- Stiff-tailed duck: A common name for ducks of the genus .
- Ruddy duck: The most widely recognized species () within this genus.
Related Terms
- Anatidae (n): The biological family of birds that includes ducks, geese, and swans.
- Diving duck (n): A descriptive term for ducks that feed by diving beneath the water's surface, which includes members of the genus.
Noun
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ruddy duck
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