Genus Spizella (Noun)
Meaning
Chipping sparrow; field sparrow; tree sparrow.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The chipping sparrow, field sparrow, and tree sparrow all belong to the genus Spizella.
- Birders recognize the distinct song of the genus Spizella as a giveaway for spotting species.
- Several species of sparrows in the genus Spizella exhibit notable color changes in breeding plumage.
- Males in the genus Spizella display differentiating black throat patches and other characteristics during courtship displays.
- Observing sparrows from the genus Spizella provides an ideal starting point for studying species within this specific bird group.