Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic genus of birds: "Genus Myadestes" is the scientific name for a genus of birds in the family Turdidae, commonly known as solitaires. These are medium-sized, often thrush-like birds found primarily in the Americas and Hawaii.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Myadestes includes several species of solitaires.
  • Ornithologists are studying the evolutionary history of genus Myadestes.
  • The Puaiohi, a critically endangered bird, is a member of the genus Myadestes.

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 assignment of the new species to genus Myadestes was confirmed through genetic analysis.

Variants and Related Words

• Myadestes (n): The standard abbreviated form of the full genus name, used in the same contexts.
  • The Myadestes genus is known for its melodic songs.
• Solitaires (n, plural): The common name for birds belonging to this genus.
  • The solitaires (Myadestes spp.) are often found in forested habitats.

Synonyms

• Solitaires (n): The common name for the birds within this genus.

Related Terms (Context-Specific)

• Turdidae (n): The biological family (thrushes) to which this genus belongs.
• Taxonomic genus (n): The rank in biological classification that "Myadestes" represents.

Noun

1. solitaires