Cathartes (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Cathartidae: turkey vultures.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Cathartes genus consists of several species of turkey vultures found in the Americas.
- Cathartes aura, also known as the turkey vulture, is one of the most common species within the genus.
- Cathartes melambrotus is a lesser-known species of turkey vulture, primarily found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
- Many birdwatchers strive to spot all the different species within the Cathartes genus during their travels.
- Researchers have recently discovered several characteristics that distinguish Cathartes genus members from other bird species.