genus setophaga

Thân thiện

A small bird of the genus Setophaga perches on a flowering branch.

Definition

Noun: - A genus of Parulidae: A taxonomic classification (genus) within the family Parulidae, which consists of New World warblers. This genus includes many small, often brightly colored, insectivorous songbirds.

Usage

• The term is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss a specific group of birds.
• : The genus Setophaga was revised to include many species formerly placed in the genus .
• : Biologists are studying the migration patterns of warblers in the genus Setophaga.

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Context: In scientific literature, the genus name is always italicized. The hierarchical classification is often mentioned.
  • Example: The species Setophaga ruticilla (American Redstart) belongs to the genus Setophaga, family Parulidae, order Passeriformes.

Variants and Related Words

• Setophaga (n): The standard form of the genus name.
• Parulidae (n): The family name for New World warblers, to which this genus belongs.
• warbler (n): A common name for birds in the family Parulidae.

Synonyms

• A genus of New World warblers: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the common name of the bird family.
• (No direct common-language synonym): As a precise scientific taxonomic term, it does not have a true everyday synonym.

Related Phrases

• (No common phrasal verbs or idioms): This is a specialized scientific term and is not used in phrasal verbs or idioms.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Parulidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Setophaga
• genus Setophaga