Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: Genus Cacicus is a biological classification (genus) within the family Icteridae, comprising certain species of tropical American birds commonly known as caciques and some orioles.

Usage Notes

• This term is used exclusively in scientific and ornithological contexts for classification and identification.
• It is always capitalized when referring to the formal taxonomic rank ().
• In common language, the member species are more frequently referred to by their common names (e.g., cacique, oriole).

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The yellow-rumped cacique belongs to the genus Cacicus.
  • Ornithologists studied the nesting behavior of several species within Genus Cacicus.
  • A new study proposes a revision of the genus Cacicus based on genetic data.

Advanced Usage

• Phylogenetic Discussion: The term is used when discussing evolutionary relationships.
  • The research paper explores the phylogenetic position of Genus Cacicus relative to other icterid genera.

Variants and Related Words

• Cacicus (n): The singular form, often used interchangeably with "genus Cacicus" in taxonomic lists.
  • The species was listed under Cacicus in the field guide.
• Cacique (n): The common name for many of the bird species in this genus.
  • The red-rumped cacique is a noisy inhabitant of the rainforest canopy.

Synonyms

• Taxonomic synonyms: In scientific nomenclature, a genus name may have obsolete synonyms, but is the accepted modern genus name for this group. There are no direct common-language synonyms for the taxonomic term itself.

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Icteridae (n): The bird family (New World blackbirds) to which this genus belongs.
  • Genus Cacicus is a member of the Icteridae family.
• Oriole (n): A common name for some brightly colored birds within this genus and others.
  • The orchard oriole is not in Genus Cacicus, but the yellow-winged cacique is.

Noun

1. a genus of tropical American orioles