acridotheres

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Definition

Noun 1. A genus of birds in the starling family (Sturnidae): "Acridotheres" is the scientific genus name for a group of passerine birds commonly known as mynas or mynahs. These birds are native to Asia but some species have been introduced to other parts of the world.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Acridotheres genus includes the common myna.
    • Researchers studied the vocalizations of Acridotheres tristis.
    • An Acridotheres was seen foraging on the lawn.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: The word is used almost exclusively in scientific or zoological writing to classify and discuss specific species of mynas.
    • The invasive species was identified as belonging to the genus Acridotheres.
Variants and Related Words
  • Myna / Mynah (n): The common name for birds in the genus and some related genera.
    • The common myna is a successful urban adaptor.
  • Acridotheres tristis (n): The binomial name for the common myna.
  • Acridotheres javanicus (n): The binomial name for the Javan myna.
Synonyms
  • Myna (common name)
  • Mynah bird (common name)
Notes
  • Acridotheres is a specialized term from scientific Latin. It is rarely used in everyday conversation. The common names "myna" or "mynah" are used instead.
  • As a proper noun (a genus name), it is always capitalized.
Noun
  1. mynas

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