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genus psaltriparus

 

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Noun genus psaltriparus has 1 sense
  1. Psaltriparus, genus Psaltriparus - a genus of Paridae
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of Paridae, family Paridae
    --1 has members: bushtit, bush tit

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Genus Psaltriparus

Definition:

The genus Psaltriparus refers to a small group of birds that belong to the family Aegithalidae. These birds are commonly known as bushtits and are native to North and Central America.

Sense 1:

Noun: A taxonomic classification within the animal kingdom, representing a group of species that share common characteristics and are closely related.

Example sentence: The genus Psaltriparus includes several species of bushtits, such as the common bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus) and the gray-headed bushtit (Psaltriparus plumbeus).

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Sense 2:

Noun: The scientific term for a specific group of small songbirds known as bushtits.

Example sentence: The genus Psaltriparus contains diminutive and sociable birds that often travel in large flocks, building intricate hanging nests.

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Sense 3:

Noun: A taxonomic level in the classification of living organisms, ranking below family and above species.

Example sentence: The genus Psaltriparus belongs to the family Aegithalidae, which includes various small perching birds.

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Sense 4:

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of the birds belonging to the genus Psaltriparus.

Example sentence: The genus Psaltriparus birds are renowned for their agile flight patterns and intricate vocalizations.

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