genus botaurus

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Noun genus botaurus has 1 sense

Botaurus, genus Botaurus - bitterns
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Ardeidae, family Ardeidae
--₁ has members:
American bittern, stake driver, Botaurus lentiginosus; European bittern, Botaurus stellaris

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Genus Botaurus

Definition: Genus Botaurus is a taxonomic classification for a group of large wading birds commonly known as bitterns.

Sample sentences:

The genus Botaurus includes several species of bitterns, such as the American bittern and the Eurasian bittern.
The bitterns belonging to the genus Botaurus have a distinctive booming call during the mating season.
One of the most well-known species in genus Botaurus is the Australasian bittern, also known as the bunyip bird.
Researchers are studying the behavior and habitats of the bitterns within the genus Botaurus to better understand their conservation needs.

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