Archilochus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Trochilidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Archilochus genus is a member of the family Trochilidae, which comprises a variety of hummingbirds.
- One of the most well-known species in this genus is the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, scientifically classified as Archilochus colubris.
- Archilochus is found primarily in North America and consists of just a few distinct species of hummingbirds.
- The Archilochus genus includes the Black-chinned Hummingbird and Ruby-throated Hummingbird, both widely distributed in their respective habitats.
- Taxonomic studies have shown that the genus Archilochus contains at least two distinct species of hummingbirds that display unique characteristics.