Ardea (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Ardeidae: large New and Old World herons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Ardea includes various species of herons, ranging from the Great Blue Heron to the Grey Heron.
- An example of a bird classified under the Ardea genus is the iconic Great Egret.
- Herons belonging to the Ardea genus can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
- Birds in the Ardea genus typically inhabit wetlands, coastal areas, and rivers.
- The Ardea genus is named after the scientific name given to a group of herons that share similar physical characteristics.