Oriolus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Oriolidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The oriolus is a genus of birds in the family Oriolidae, commonly known as orioles.
- Oriolus oriolus, also known as the Eurasian golden oriole, is a migratory bird that breeds in Europe and Asia.
- The oriolus genus includes several species of orioles, such as the Indian golden oriole and the black-naped oriole.
- Oriolus chinensis, the black-naped oriole, is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae that is found in Southeast Asia.
- The oriolus genus is characterized by its brightly colored plumage and distinctive songs, which are often described as fluting or whistling.