Genus Pluvialis (Noun)
Meaning
Golden plovers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Pluvialis includes several species of plovers, with the golden plovers being some of the most recognizable birds within this group.
- Golden plovers are part of the genus Pluvialis and can be found in various parts of the world, including North America and Europe.
- Taxonomists recognize the genus Pluvialis as a distinct group within the plover family Charadriidae.
- Four distinct species of golden plovers belong to the genus Pluvialis: the Eurasian, American, Pacific, and New Zealand species.
- Birdwatchers and researchers study the genus Pluvialis to better understand the behaviors and habitats of golden plovers.