genus sayornis

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genus sayornis

A phoebe of the genus Sayornis perches on a fence post.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of birds in the family Tyrannidae: Genus Sayornis is a taxonomic category that includes a small group of New World flycatcher birds commonly known as phoebes.

Usage
  • The Eastern Phoebe () is a well-known member of genus Sayornis.
  • Ornithologists study the distinct call notes that characterize birds of the genus Sayornis.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific classification, genus Sayornis sits within the order Passeriformes. The name is always capitalized and italicized in formal taxonomic writing.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sayornis (n): The singular form, used identically to the full term "genus Sayornis" in many contexts.
  • Phoebe (n): The common name for birds belonging to this genus.
Synonyms
  • Phoebe genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name of its members.
genus sayornis

A phoebe of the genus Sayornis perches on a fence post.

Noun
  1. phoebes

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