Mimus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Mimidae: mockingbirds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Mimus polyglottos, also known as the northern mockingbird, is a common sight in backyards across North America.
- Mimus is a genus of birds in the family Mimidae, which includes several species of mockingbirds.
- The Mimus saturninus, or Chalk-browed Mockingbird, is a species of bird found in South America.
- In the family Mimidae, the type genus Mimus is represented by several species of mockingbirds, including the Mimus gilvus.
- The Mimus thenca, or Chilean Mockingbird, is a species of bird found in Chile and Argentina.