Genus Spinus (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications considered a subgenus of Carduelis: siskins and New World goldfinches.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Spinus contains approximately 20 different species of finches found in the Americas and Eurasia.
- Taxonomists have debated whether the genus Spinus should be a separate entity or a subgenus of Carduelis.
- Siskins and New World goldfinches belonging to the genus Spinus have evolved unique songs that help differentiate the species.
- Some classifications refer to the New World goldfinches within the genus Spinus as a distinct subgenus.
- Species within the genus Spinus exhibit varying degrees of migration patterns, dependent on their geographic location.