pinicola
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of birds in the family Fringillidae: Pinicola is the scientific genus name for a small group of passerine birds, commonly known as pine grosbeaks.
Usage Notes
- The word is used almost exclusively in scientific or taxonomic contexts. It is a proper noun (capitalized) referring to a specific biological classification.
- In everyday language, the common names for birds in this genus, such as "pine grosbeak," are used instead.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The genus Pinicola is part of the finch family, Fringillidae.
- Ornithologists studied the feeding habits of Pinicola enucleator.
- General Context (using the common name derived from the genus):
- The pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) is a large, robust finch.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The name is used to specify a level of biological classification.
- The species is classified under the order Passeriformes, family Fringillidae, and genus Pinicola.
Variants and Related Words
- Pine Grosbeak: The common name for the most well-known species within the genus, .
- Fringillidae: The biological family to which the genus belongs, encompassing true finches.
Synonyms
- Pine Grosbeak (for the species Pinicola enucleator): This is the standard common name and functional synonym in non-scientific communication.
Word Origin and Notes
- Etymology: The genus name comes from Latin: meaning "pine" and meaning "dweller" or "inhabitant." Thus, it translates to "pine-dweller," which describes the bird's preferred habitat in coniferous forests.
- This word is a specialized term from scientific nomenclature (taxonomy) and is not used in general conversation.
Noun
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a genus of Fringillidae
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