Genus Orthotomus (Noun)
Meaning
Tailorbirds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Orthotomus is composed of long-tailed, small to medium-sized tailorbirds.
- Taxonomists currently recognize approximately 12 species within the genus Orthotomus.
- Several species of birds in the genus Orthotomus exhibit similar beak shapes.
- Some tailorbirds belonging to the genus Orthotomus exhibit white and brown striped undersides.
- Tailorbirds belonging to the genus Orthotomus primarily feed on insects and other invertebrates in Southeast Asia.