Genus Tympanuchus (Noun)
Meaning
Prairie chickens.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Greater and lesser prairie chickens both belong to the genus Tympanuchus and are found in North America.
- The genus Tympanuchus is a group of grouse that includes the Attwater's prairie chicken and the greater prairie chicken.
- Prairie chickens in the genus Tympanuchus are known for their distinctive booming calls and colorful plumage.
- Researchers have been studying the decline of prairie chickens in the genus Tympanuchus to determine the best conservation methods.
- The genus Tympanuchus includes several species of prairie chickens that are considered threatened or endangered due to habitat loss.