Genus Saxicola (Noun)
Meaning
Old World chats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The European Stonechat is a species of bird in the genus Saxicola that is found in a wide range of open woodland and scrub habitats.
- Saxicola rubicola is one of the most common species of Old World chats within the genus Saxicola.
- Some members of the genus Saxicola such as the Breeding Northern Wheatear tend to be more colourful than their European counterparts.
- Saxicola is sometimes referred to as a genus of 'stonechats', a name often used to specifically describe the European Stonechat.
- Birds in the genus Saxicola are commonly seen as part of mixed species foraging flocks during winter months.