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genus certhia

 

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Noun genus certhia has 1 sense
  1. Certhia, genus Certhia - type genus of the Certhiidae
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of Certhiidae, family Certhiidae
    --1 has members: brown creeper, American creeper, Certhia americana

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Genus Certhia

Description:

Genus Certhia refers to a group of small, slender, and insectivorous birds commonly known as treecreepers. These birds belong to the family Certhiidae, which includes various species found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Treecreepers are known for their unique ability to climb tree trunks in a spiral motion while foraging for insects and spiders.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - The genus Certhia includes several species of treecreepers, such as the Eurasian treecreeper and the African spotted creeper.

Adjective - The treecreepers belonging to the genus Certhia have distinctive upward-curved bills.

Verb - The treecreeper skillfully genuses Certhia up the tree trunk in search of food.

Adverb - The treecreepers moved certhially, hopping up the tree bark in quick, jerky motions.

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