Aythya (Noun)
Meaning
Canvasback; redhead; pochard; etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The various species within the genus Aythya include the Canvasback, Redhead, and Common Pochard.
- Aythya is a genus of diving ducks that contains species such as the Ring-necked Duck and the Tufted Duck.
- The Canvasback and Redhead are two closely related species within the Aythya genus that exhibit distinct physical characteristics.
- Ornithologists study the behavior of the Aythya genus, which includes the Common Pochard and other diving duck species.
- The Canvasback, a member of the Aythya genus, can be identified by its distinctive head and neck shape.