Genus Pinicola (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Fringillidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Pinicola is a group of birds in the finch family, Fringillidae, commonly known as pine grosbeaks.
- Scientists have been studying the genus Pinicola to better understand the behaviors and habitats of its member species.
- In North America, one of the most recognizable members of the genus Pinicola is the pine grosbeak.
- Ornithologists recognize the genus Pinicola as distinct due to its unique beak shape and plumage patterns.
- Researchers are working to conserve and protect the various species within the genus Pinicola due to declining populations in some regions.