Genus Motacilla (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Motacillidae: wagtails.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Motacilla is a group of birds in the family Motacillidae, commonly known as wagtails.
- Motacilla alba, also known as the white wagtail, is a species of bird in the genus Motacilla.
- The genus Motacilla consists of around 12 species of wagtails, including the yellow wagtail and the grey wagtail.
- Birds in the genus Motacilla are known for their distinctive long tails and legs.
- The genus Motacilla is the type genus of the Motacillidae family, which comprises all wagtail species.