Genus Burhinus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Burhinidae: stone curlews.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Burhinus is the type genus of the Burhinidae, comprising eight distinct species of stone curlews worldwide.
- Several Burhinus species of stone curlews inhabit warm regions of Asia and Australia, sharing specific habits.
- Most of the bird species that are placed within the Burhinus genus inhabit savannas or beaches around Africa and southern Asia.
- Historically there were nine, but one distinct Burhinus species was reclassified as it is now believed to be a part of a different genus.
- Burhinus stone curlews primarily scavenge by night and rest by day, but often tend to gather near water sources in mixed flocks.