Perisoreus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of birds in the family Corvidae: "Perisoreus" is the scientific genus name for a small group of passerine birds commonly known as gray jays or Canada jays. These birds are known for their intelligence, bold behavior, and adaptation to cold, boreal forests.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Perisoreus is a genus that includes the friendly Canada Jay.
- Ornithologists study the caching behavior of Perisoreus species.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used primarily in scientific or birdwatching contexts to refer specifically to this genus.
- The paper compared the foraging strategies of Perisoreus to those of other corvids.
Variants and Related Words
- Canada Jay (n): The common name for , a specific species within this genus.
- Gray Jay (n): Another common name for the Canada Jay ().
- Whiskey Jack (n): A colloquial name derived from an anglicization of an Indigenous name for the Canada Jay.
Synonyms
- Gray Jay: A common synonym for the primary species.
- Canada Jay: The officially recognized English name by the American Ornithological Society.
Related Idioms or Phrases
(This word is a scientific genus name and is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.)
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Canada jays
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