genus Toxostoma
Definition
- Noun (Proper):
- A taxonomic genus of birds: "Genus Toxostoma" is the scientific name for a group of North American songbirds commonly known as thrashers. These birds are characterized by their long, curved bills and often have spotted or streaked underparts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The curve-billed thrasher is a member of the genus Toxostoma.
- Ornithologists study the behavior of birds in the genus Toxostoma.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in formal biological and ornithological contexts to categorize and discuss this specific group of birds.
- The genus Toxostoma falls within the family Mimidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Toxostoma (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in technical writing.
- The species Toxostoma rufum is the brown thrasher.
- Thrasher (n): The common name for birds in this genus.
- We spotted a thrasher, likely from the genus Toxostoma, foraging on the ground.
Synonyms
- Thrashers (n): The common name for the birds comprising this genus.
Related Terms
- Mimidae (n): The bird family (mockingbirds and thrashers) to which this genus belongs.
- Passerine (n/adj): Referring to the perching bird order that includes this genus.
Noun
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thrashers
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