Hirundo (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Hirundinidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Hirundo genus is a group of birds commonly known as swallows and martins within the family Hirundinidae.
- Hirundo is the type genus of the Hirundinidae family, which comprises around 90 species of swallows and martins.
- The Hirundo genus is characterized by its slender bodies, long wings, and forked tails.
- Hirundo species are found on every continent except Antarctica, with the majority of species residing in Africa and Eurasia.
- The Hirundo genus is divided into several species, including the barn swallow and the tree swallow.