Genus Numenius (Noun)
Meaning
Curlews.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Numenius comprises nine species of curlews, including the Eurasian curlew and the whimbrel.
- Curlews are shorebirds belonging to the genus Numenius, characterized by their long curved bills and brown plumage.
- The genus Numenius is divided into two distinct groups, the small curlews and the large curlews.
- Researchers have identified several key differences in the behavior of the various species within the genus Numenius.
- Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the habitats of curlews, which are found in the genus Numenius, as their populations decline globally.