Genus Balaeniceps (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Balaenicipitidae: shoebills.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The shoebill is the only species in the genus Balaeniceps and the family Balaenicipitidae.
- The genus Balaeniceps is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species.
- The shoebill is classified under the genus Balaeniceps, which is the type genus of the Balaenicipitidae family.
- The genus Balaeniceps is characterized by its distinctive shoe-shaped bill, which is a unique feature among birds.
- The shoebill, belonging to the genus Balaeniceps, is a large wading bird with a distinctive appearance.