Zonotrichia
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of large New World sparrows: "Zonotrichia" is the scientific genus name for a group of relatively large sparrows native to the Americas. These birds are often characterized by distinctive head patterns, including stripes or crowns.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The White-crowned Sparrow is a well-known member of the genus Zonotrichia.
- Birdwatchers were excited to spot several Zonotrichia species during their migration.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific or taxonomic contexts: The term is used precisely to classify and discuss this specific group of birds within the biological family Passerellidae.
- The study focused on the migratory patterns of Zonotrichia.
Variants and Related Words
- Zonotrichia albicollis (n): The scientific name for the White-throated Sparrow.
- Zonotrichia leucophrys (n): The scientific name for the White-crowned Sparrow.
- Zonotrichia atricapilla (n): The scientific name for the Golden-crowned Sparrow.
Synonyms
- New World sparrows: A broader common name for the family (Passerellidae) to which this genus belongs.
- American sparrows: Another common term for the same family of birds.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Genus: The taxonomic rank above species and below family.
- Passerellidae: The biological family name for New World sparrows.
- Passerine: Refers to perching birds, the large order (Passeriformes) to which these sparrows belong.
Noun
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large New World sparrows
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