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genus drepanis
 

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Noun genus drepanis has 1 sense
  1. Drepanis, genus Drepanis - a genus of Drepanididae
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of Drepanididae, family Drepanididae
    --1 has members: mamo

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Genus Drepanis

The term "genus drepanis" refers to a group of bird species endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. These birds belong to the family Fringillidae and are commonly known as honeycreepers. The genus Drepanis includes several unique and endangered species.

Sample sentences:

  1. The genus Drepanis consists of seven known species.
  2. One of the most iconic species within the genus Drepanis is the ʻIʻiwi (Drepanis coccinea).
  3. Genus Drepanis birds have distinct beak shapes adapted for feeding on nectar and different types of fruit.
  4. The population of genus Drepanis species has significantly declined due to habitat loss.

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