Genus Cepphus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of birds including: guillemots.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Cepphus consists of three species of guillemots found in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Some species in the genus Cepphus are migratory, traveling between breeding and wintering grounds each year.
- These birds of the genus Cepphus are known for forming densely packed colonies on rocky shores.
- Guillemots belonging to the genus Cepphus often feature distinctive black and white coloration on their feathers.
- The distinguishing characteristics of the genus Cepphus are found in their rounded heads and sharp beaks.