genus zonotrichia
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of birds: "Genus Zonotrichia" is the scientific name for a genus of birds within the family Passerellidae. It comprises large sparrows native to the New World (the Americas).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The white-throated sparrow is a well-known member of the genus Zonotrichia.
- Ornithologists study the migratory patterns of species in genus Zonotrichia.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific literature: The term is used in formal biological classification and research.
- The paper analyzed the phylogenetic relationships within genus Zonotrichia.
Variants and Related Words
- Zonotrichia (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in the same context.
- Zonotrichia includes the white-crowned sparrow.
Synonyms
- New World sparrows (general group): This is a descriptive synonym for the birds classified under this genus.
Noun
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large New World sparrows
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