Genus Gyps (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Accipitridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Gyps is a group of large to very large Old World vultures within the Accipitridae family.
- Old World vultures, especially those of the genus Gyps, have distinctive wing and tail shapes.
- Many members of the genus Gyps have evolved distinctive bare heads.
- In some regions, several species within the genus Gyps have faced drastic declines.
- Members of the genus Gyps can often be identified by their striking plumage colors.