Genus Tyrannus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Tyrannidae: tyrant flycatchers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Tyrannus is a genus of large tyrant flycatchers in the Tyrannidae family, distinguished by their large size and powerful beaks.
- The genus Tyrannus was first described by John Latham in 1789, and the type species is the Eastern Kingbird.
- The genus includes the Eastern Kingbird, the Western Kingbird, and the Tropical Kingbird, with several distinct subspecies.
- Within the family Tyrannidae, the genus Tyrannus is generally considered to be a monophyletic clade, meaning that all members share a common ancestor.
- Birds belonging to the genus Tyrannus are known for their territorial behavior, often aggressively defending their breeding grounds against other birds.