Genus Zonotrichia (Noun)
Meaning
Large New World sparrows.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Zonotrichia includes some of the most common and widespread species of large New World sparrows in North America.
- Species within the genus Zonotrichia are often recognized by their distinctive white-striped heads and rusty or rufous coloration on their breasts.
- The Chipping Sparrow is a member of the genus Zonotrichia, characterized by its bright rusty cap and white stripe above its eye.
- In the genus Zonotrichia, the Rufous-crowned Sparrow is known for its striking reddish-brown crown and streaked breast.
- Some species within the genus Zonotrichia, such as the White-crowned Sparrow, exhibit remarkable variation in their songs and breeding habits.