Genus Sturnus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Sturnidae: common starlings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Sturnus is a group of birds in the family Sturnidae, commonly known as starlings.
- The common starling is the type species of the genus Sturnus, which includes several other species of starlings.
- The genus Sturnus is native to Eurasia and Africa, but has been introduced to other parts of the world.
- The genus Sturnus is characterized by its iridescent plumage and distinctive calls, which are often described as a loud, chattering noise.
- The species within the genus Sturnus are generally highly social birds that are found in a wide range of habitats, from urban areas to woodlands and grasslands.