genus cacicus

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genus cacicus

A bright yellow oriole of the genus Cacicus builds a hanging nest in a rainforest tree.

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.
genus cacicus

A bright yellow oriole of the genus Cacicus builds a hanging nest in a rainforest tree.

Noun
  1. a genus of tropical American orioles

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