Genus Erithacus (Noun)
Meaning
Old World thrushes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Erithacus includes several species of small insectivorous birds commonly referred to as robins and nightingales, often found in the Old World.
- Some birdwatchers look for species within the genus Erithacus, such as the European robin and the Japanese robin, in woodland areas and gardens.
- Species within the genus Erithacus often have distinctive songs, which can be an aid in identification and a way to differentiate between different species.
- Biological classification of the genus Erithacus reveals that it is a group of passerine birds within the Old World flycatcher and thrush family.
- Bird species within the genus Erithacus can be found in forests and other areas with dense vegetation in the Old World.