quiscalus

Thân thiện

A quiscalus perches on a fence post in the morning sun.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of birds in the family Icteridae: "Quiscalus" is the scientific genus name for a group of New World blackbirds commonly known as grackles. These birds are typically characterized by their iridescent black plumage, long tails, and keel-shaped tails.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Quiscalus species found in North America is the Common Grackle.
  • Ornithologists study the behavior of Quiscalus to understand avian social structures.
  • The iridescent feathers of Quiscalus are quite striking in the sunlight.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used primarily in scientific or ornithological writing to refer to the genus with precision.
  • The genus Quiscalus was first described by the French ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot.

Variants and Related Words

• Grackle (n): The common name for birds of the genus .
  • A flock of grackles descended on the field.

Synonyms

• Grackle: The most common synonym, referring to the birds themselves rather than the genus name.
• Blackbird (in a broad, non-scientific sense): This is a less precise synonym, as "blackbird" can refer to birds in other genera and families.

Học thuật

Noun

1. grackles

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Quiscalus
• genus Quiscalus