aegypius

Thân thiện

A large aegypius soars high above the mountain peaks.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of Accipitridae: Aegypius is a genus of birds within the family Accipitridae, which includes Old World vultures. The most well-known species is the cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus).

Usage

• The word is used as a proper noun in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify a specific genus of large scavenging birds.
• It is typically used with a capital 'A' and is often followed by a species name when referring to a particular type of vulture.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification, is used to denote the genus level, grouping species with shared characteristics.
  • The genus Aegypius is distinguished by its robust build and feathered neck.

Variants and Related Words

• Aegypiinae (noun): The subfamily name that includes the genus and other Old World vultures.
• Cinereous vulture (noun): The common name for .

Synonyms

• Genus Aegypius: The full taxonomic designation.
• Old World vulture genus: A descriptive synonym referring to its classification.

Notes

• is a specialized term primarily used in biology and zoology. It is not commonly used in everyday language.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Accipitridae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Aegypius
• genus Aegypius