passerina

Thân thiện

A bright blue passerina perches on a sunflower stem.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of small North American songbirds: Passerina is the scientific genus name for a group of small, colorful finches commonly known as the New World buntings.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The Indigo Bunting is a well-known member of the genus Passerina.
  • Birdwatchers travel to see the vibrant Passerina species during their migration.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific or taxonomic contexts: The word is used formally to classify a specific group of birds within the family Cardinalidae.
  • The study focused on the plumage evolution within the genus Passerina.

Variants and Related Words

• Bunting (n): The common name for birds in the genera and related groups.
  • The Painted Bunting is often considered one of North America's most beautiful birds.

Synonyms

• New World buntings: This is the direct common name for the birds in this genus.

Notes on Meaning

• This word is highly specialized and is primarily used in ornithology (the study of birds) and scientific classification. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.
• The genus includes species such as the Indigo Bunting () and the Painted Bunting ().

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of small North American finches including the New World buntings

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Passerina
• genus Passerina