alectoris

Thân thiện

A farmer spots an alectoris among the rocks.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of birds in the family Perdicidae: Alectoris is a genus of partridges, which are medium-sized game birds in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. They are native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Usage

• species are commonly known as rock partridges or chukars.
• The is a widespread species in this genus.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological and taxonomic contexts, is used to classify and discuss a specific group of partridges distinct from other genera like (true partridges).

Variants and Related Words

• Alectorian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus .
• Perdicidae (noun): The bird family to which the genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Rock partridge (common name for several species within the genus)
• Chukar (common name for )

Different Meanings

• This word has no other common meanings outside of its specific use as a taxonomic genus name in zoology.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Perdicidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Alectoris
• genus Alectoris