genus accipiter
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Accipitridae: Genus Accipiter is the type genus for the family Accipitridae, which includes birds of prey such as hawks, eagles, and kites. This genus specifically contains the "true hawks" or accipiters, known for their short, broad wings and long tails adapted for agile flight in wooded habitats.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sharp-shinned hawk is a common North American species within genus Accipiter.
- Ornithologists study the hunting techniques characteristic of genus Accipiter.
- This bird's morphology clearly places it in genus Accipiter.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The name is used in the formal, binomial nomenclature for species. For example, the Northern Goshawk is classified as , where "" denotes the genus.
- In ecological studies: The term is used to discuss groups of species with similar ecological niches, such as "forest-dwelling hawks."
Variants and Related Words
- Accipiter (n.): When not italicized and used in a general sense, "accipiter" can refer to any bird of this genus.
- The accipiter darted through the trees in pursuit of a sparrow.
- Accipitridae (n.): The broader family name encompassing genus and many other birds of prey like eagles () and kites ().
- Accipitriformes (n.): The order of birds that includes the family Accipitridae.
Synonyms
- True hawks: A common name for birds of this genus.
- Short-winged hawks: A descriptive term referencing their wing morphology.
Related Phrases
- Accipiter hawks: A standard phrase used to collectively refer to the species in this genus.
- Accipiter hawks are specialist predators of other birds.
Noun
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type genus of the family Accipitridae
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