genus Pluvialis

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Definition

Noun 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: "Genus Pluvialis" is the scientific name for a genus of wading birds in the family Charadriidae, commonly known as golden plovers.

Usage
  • The study focused on the migratory patterns of species within genus Pluvialis.
  • Genus Pluvialis is characterized by its birds' distinctive golden-speckled plumage during the breeding season.
Advanced Usage
  • In ornithological classification, genus Pluvialis sits within the order Charadriiformes.
  • The name Pluvialis is derived from Latin, relating to rain (), possibly referring to the birds' migration or habitat.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pluvialis (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in technical contexts.
    • The researcher identified the specimen as Pluvialis apricaria.
  • Golden plover (n): The common name for birds of this genus.
    • The Pacific golden plover is a long-distance migrant.
Synonyms
  • Golden plovers (common name)
Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific meaning in scientific (zoological/ornithological) classification. It does not have general English language meanings outside of taxonomy.

Noun
  1. golden plovers

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