Turdus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Turdidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Turdidae primarily consists of Old World species, with the type genus Turdus being home to many of these birds.
- Turdus is a medium-sized bird genus usually referred to as thrushes in the family Turdidae.
- The genus Turdus is characterized by a combination of morphological and genetic traits that distinguish it from other species in the family.
- Some species within the Turdus genus have distinctive plumage patterns and migration routes.
- Turdus ericetorum is a European and western Asian member of the Turdus genus, and is known for its melodious song.