Genus Bombycilla (Noun)
Meaning
Waxwings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Bombycilla is a group of passerine birds commonly known as waxwings, which are found in boreal forests around the world.
- Waxwings are members of the genus Bombycilla, characterized by their distinctive crest and waxy red tips on their secondary flight feathers.
- There are three species within the genus Bombycilla: the Bohemian waxwing, Japanese waxwing, and Cedar waxwing.
- The genus Bombycilla is sometimes classified as a single, worldwide species with several subspecies, although most taxonomists recognize the three separate species.
- The brightly colored and frugivorous birds in the genus Bombycilla are often seen in urban areas during the winter months, frequenting berry trees and shrubs.