Genus Agelaius (Noun)
Meaning
Red-winged blackbirds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Agelaius is a group of birds commonly known as the New World blackbirds, and it includes the red-winged blackbird.
- Red-winged blackbirds belong to the genus Agelaius and are recognized by their distinctive song and plumage.
- A common sight in wetlands, the red-winged blackbird, a member of the genus Agelaius, can often be seen perched atop vegetation.
- Red-winged blackbirds of the genus Agelaius have polygynous mating habits, with males often defending territories and multiple female mates.
- The genus Agelaius contains four species, including the red-winged blackbird, which is one of the most abundant birds in North America.