genus sayornis

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Noun genus sayornis has 1 sense

Sayornis, genus Sayornis - phoebes
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Tyrannidae, superfamily Tyrannidae
--₁ has members: phoebe, phoebe bird, Sayornis phoebe

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Genus Sayornis

Definition: Genus Sayornis refers to a taxonomic category that includes four bird species commonly known as phoebes. These small to medium-sized passerines are part of the Tyrannidae family and are native to North and South America.

Sample sentences:

The genus Sayornis is known for its unique foraging behavior, constantly bobbing their tails up and down as they perch.
One of the species within the genus Sayornis, the Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), is often found near water bodies such as ponds and streams.
Phoebes in the genus Sayornis primarily feed on insects, catching them in mid-air with remarkable agility.

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