Definition

Proper noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Corvidae: This is the scientific name for a genus of birds commonly known as nutcrackers. These are medium-sized, robust birds known for their strong bills used for cracking nuts and seeds, and for their habit of storing food.

Usage Notes

• This term is used exclusively in scientific and taxonomic contexts. In everyday language, the common name "nutcracker" is used.
• As a proper noun (the name of a specific genus), it is always capitalized: .
• It is typically used in biological texts, field guides, and ornithological discussions to refer to the group with precise scientific accuracy.

Examples of Usage

• Scientific Context:
  • The spotted nutcracker belongs to Genus Nucifraga.
  • A study compared the caching behavior of two species within Genus Nucifraga.
  • The phylogenetic analysis confirmed the placement of Nucifraga within the crow family.

Advanced Usage

• In Binomial Nomenclature: The genus name forms the first part of a species' two-part scientific name. For example, is the Eurasian nutcracker.
• In Taxonomic Hierarchy: Used to specify a level of biological classification: Kingdom: Animalia > Phylum: Chordata > Class: Aves > Order: Passeriformes > Family: Corvidae > Genus: Nucifraga.

Variants and Related Words

• Nucifraga (n): The standardized, abbreviated form of the genus name used in scientific literature without the word "genus." Example: "The behavior of is distinctive."
• nutcracker (n): The common name for any bird within Genus Nucifraga.
• Clark's nutcracker (): A specific North American species within this genus.
• Eurasian nutcracker (): A specific Eurasian species within this genus.

Synonyms

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

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Corvidae (n): The bird family (crows, jays, magpies) to which Genus Nucifraga belongs.
• Taxon (n): A general term for a group of organisms at any taxonomic rank, such as a genus.
• Passerine (n/adj): Referring to the perching bird order (Passeriformes) which includes this genus.

Noun

1. nutcrackers