Genus Capella (Noun)
Meaning
Snipes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Snipes are birds that belong to the genus Capella, a group of medium-sized shorebirds.
- The genus Capella consists of 18 species of snipes found across the world.
- Some taxonomists argue that the genus Capella should be merged with the genus Gallinago, another group of snipes.
- Birdwatchers often struggle to distinguish between species within the genus Capella due to their similar plumage.
- Researchers have identified several unique characteristics that define the genus Capella and distinguish it from other groups of snipes.