piranga
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of birds: Piranga is a genus of birds within the family Thraupidae (the tanager family). These birds are typically characterized by their bright plumage, especially in males, and are found in the Americas.
Usage
- The genus includes several species of colorful songbirds, such as the Scarlet Tanager.
- Ornithologists study the migration patterns of birds in the genus .
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, is used to specify this particular genus, distinguishing it from other genera within Thraupidae, such as or .
- The name is always italicized in scientific writing to denote it as a genus.
Variants and Related Words
- Tanager (n): The common name for birds in the family Thraupidae, which includes the genus .
- Thraupidae (n): The biological family name for tanagers.
Synonyms
- Genus of tanagers (descriptive synonym)
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have general English meanings outside this scientific context.
Noun
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a genus of Thraupidae
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