Genus Otus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Strigidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Otus is a group of small owl species that are widely distributed across the world.
- The Otus genus is one of the most diverse groups of owls, with over 40 different species.
- Otus is a genus of Strigidae that is commonly referred to as the scops owls or screech owls.
- Many species within the Otus genus are found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
- The Otus genus is characterized by small to medium-sized owls with distinctive facial disk markings.