subgenus Pastor
Definition
Noun: * A taxonomic subgenus within the family Sturnidae, containing only the species Pastor roseus, commonly known as the rosy starling. It is sometimes classified as a distinct genus.
Usage
- The subgenus Pastor is distinguished by its unique plumage and migratory behavior compared to other starlings.
- Ornithologists debate whether the rosy starling should remain in the subgenus Pastor or be elevated to a full genus.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, subgenus Pastor is a rank below genus and above species, used to group the rosy starling separately from other members of its genus (typically ).
Variants and Related Words
- Pastor (noun): When used capitalized without "subgenus," it can refer to the proposed genus name for the rosy starling.
- Example: Some checklists list the bird as Pastor roseus.
- Rosy Starling (noun): The common English name for the species .
- Rose-colored Starling (noun): An alternative common name.
Synonyms
- (For the organism) , Rosy Starling, Rose-colored Starling.
Noun
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only the rose-colored starlings; in some classifications considered a separate genus
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