Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: Genus Dolichonyx is the scientific name for a genus of New World blackbirds (family Icteridae). It contains a single extant species, the bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus).

Usage Notes

• This term is used exclusively in scientific and formal ornithological contexts to classify and discuss the bobolink within the biological taxonomy.
• It is always capitalized and italicized ( or simply ) when written in accordance with biological nomenclature conventions.

Examples of Usage

• Scientific Classification:
  • The bobolink is the sole member of the genus Dolichonyx.
  • In the family Icteridae, Genus Dolichonyx is closely related to meadowlarks and blackbirds.
• Formal Description:
  • The study focused on the migratory patterns unique to Dolichonyx.

Advanced Usage

• The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek words meaning "long claw," referring to a physical characteristic of the bird.

Variants and Related Words

• Dolichonyx (n.): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used interchangeably in technical writing.
  • The research paper compared song structures in Dolichonyx and Sturnella.
• Bobolink (n.): The common name for the single species within this genus, .

Synonyms

• Bobolink genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Icteridae (n.): The bird family (New World blackbirds) to which this genus belongs.
• Taxon (n.): A general term for a taxonomic group (e.g., a genus, family, or species).
• Monotypic genus (n.): A genus that contains only one recognized species.

Noun

1. bobolinks