Dendroica (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Parulidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Dendroica genus of Parulidae includes a diverse group of songbirds found throughout North America.
- Several species within the Dendroica genus have been reclassified into the genus Setophaga due to recent taxonomic changes.
- The American Goldfinch and the Black-and-white Warbler are not part of the Dendroica genus, but rather are members of different genera within the Parulidae family.
- Many birds within the Dendroica genus exhibit bright and vibrant plumage during the breeding season.
- The Dendroica genus was previously considered a distinct group within the Parulidae family, but some taxonomists now consider it a part of the genus Setophaga.