genus icteria

Thân thiện

A small yellow-breasted bird of the genus Icteria sings from a leafy branch.

Definition

Proper noun * A taxonomic genus within the family Parulidae: A genus of birds, commonly known as chats, found in the New World (the Americas). It is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one recognized species.

Usage

This term is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify a specific type of bird. It is not used in everyday conversation. * The bird was classified under genus Icteria. * Ornithologists study the unique song patterns of genus Icteria.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify a level of biological classification.
  • The family Parulidae includes genus Icteria, genus Setophaga, and others.

Variants and Related Words

• Icteria (noun): The standardized, non-italicized form of the genus name used in general text.
  • The yellow-breasted chat is the sole member of Icteria.
• Icterid (noun): A member of the family Icteridae (blackbirds, orioles). This is a different family and not directly related, but the similarity in spelling is noteworthy to avoid confusion.

Synonyms

• New World chats (noun, common name): The informal group name for birds of this genus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. New World chats

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Icteria
• genus Icteria