Subgenus Pastor (Noun)
Meaning
Only the rose-colored starlings; in some classifications considered a separate genus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The rose-colored starlings are sometimes placed in the subgenus Pastor, a classification that puts them in a separate genus from other starlings.
- Some taxonomists consider the rose-colored starling to be a part of the subgenus Pastor, which is a distinct group within the starling family.
- The subgenus Pastor is comprised solely of the rose-colored starlings, which some scientists argue are different enough to warrant their own genus.
- In some classifications, the rose-colored starlings are elevated to a separate genus, but in others, they are relegated to the subgenus Pastor.
- Bird experts remain divided on whether the rose-colored starlings should be classified as a separate genus or merely a subgenus Pastor.