Genus Ptilonorhynchus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Ptilonorhynchidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Ptilonorhynchus is the type genus of the Ptilonorhynchidae family, commonly known as the birds-of-paradise.
- The Satin bowerbird is classified under the genus Ptilonorhynchus, which includes several other species of bowerbirds.
- Ptilonorhynchus, the type genus of Ptilonorhynchidae, comprises many species of birds that construct elaborate nests and engage in courtship displays.
- The species under the genus Ptilonorhynchus are native to Australia and the surrounding islands, and are known for their bright plumage and complex mating behaviors.
- Research has revealed that the genus Ptilonorhynchus is closely related to other genera within the Ptilonorhynchidae family, but its exact taxonomy remains a topic of study among ornithologists.