Genus Bucephala (Noun)
Meaning
Buffleheads and goldeneyes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Buffleheads and goldeneyes are both members of the genus Bucephala, a group of small to medium-sized North American and Eurasian ducks.
- The genus Bucephala consists of three species of ducks, including the Common Goldeneye, Barrow's Goldeneye, and the Bufflehead.
- Buffleheads and goldeneyes, both belonging to the genus Bucephala, are known for their striking color patterns and unique mating behaviors.
- The genus Bucephala is characterized by its small to medium-sized ducks, such as the Bufflehead and the Common Goldeneye, which are found in North America and Eurasia.
- In the genus Bucephala, the Bufflehead and the goldeneyes are notable for their fast, agile flight and their ability to dive to great depths in search of food.