genus Chalcostigma
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: Genus Chalcostigma is a biological classification (genus) within the hummingbird family (Trochilidae). It comprises small hummingbird species commonly known as thornbills, characterized by their short, straight bills.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Genus Chalcostigma includes several species found in the Andes.
- The Rainbow-bearded Thornbill is a member of genus Chalcostigma.
- Ornithologists study the distribution of genus Chalcostigma.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific binomial nomenclature: The genus name is always capitalized and italicized when used in a formal scientific context. The specific epithet (species name) follows it, e.g., (the Rainbow-bearded Thornbill).
Variants and Related Words
- Chalcostigma (n): The standard abbreviated form of the full genus name, used in technical and scientific writing.
- thornbill (n): The common name for birds within this genus and some other hummingbird genera, referring to their short, pointed bills.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic genus: A more general term for this level of biological classification.
- (The) thornbill genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name of its members.
Notes on Meaning
This term has a single, highly specific meaning in the domain of biological taxonomy and ornithology. It refers exclusively to a particular group of hummingbirds and is not used in everyday language.
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thornbills
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