Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: Genus Recurvirostra is the type genus of the family Recurvirostridae. It comprises the avocets, which are long-legged wading birds characterized by their distinctive slender, upturned bills.

Usage

• is used in formal biological and ornithological contexts to classify and refer to the specific group of birds known as avocets.
• It is a scientific Latin name and is typically written in italics.

Examples

• The American Avocet is classified under Genus Recurvirostra.
• Ornithologists study the feeding behavior specific to Genus Recurvirostra.
• A key characteristic of Genus Recurvirostra is its recurved bill.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, sits within the family Recurvirostridae and the order Charadriiformes.

Variants and Related Words

• Recurvirostra (noun): The standardized, abbreviated form of the full genus name, used identically in scientific literature.
  • The species is Recurvirostra americana.
• Recurvirostridae (noun): The family name that includes the genus along with the genus (stilts).
• avocet (noun): The common English name for any bird species within this genus.

Synonyms

• Avocets (noun, common name): This is the direct English synonym for the birds comprising .

Noun

1. type genus of the Recurvirostridae: avocets