Genus Zenaidura (Noun)
Meaning
Mourning doves.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Zenaidura includes the mourning dove, which is native to North America.
- Mourning doves are part of the genus Zenaidura, characterized by their mournful, low-pitched calls.
- The genus Zenaidura consists of three species of doves, including the mourning dove and the white-winged dove.
- Taxonomists classify the mourning dove as a member of the genus Zenaidura, within the family Columbidae.
- Ornithologists recognize the genus Zenaidura as a distinct group of doves, with the mourning dove being one of the most well-known species.