euphagus (Meaning)
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euphagus (n)
a genus of Icteridae
Synonyms & Antonyms of euphagus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
euphagus Sentence Examples
- Euphagus are a bird genus in the family Icteridae.
- Euphagus birds are commonly known as blackbirds.
- The term "Euphagus" derives from Greek words meaning "having a fine sharp bill."
- The genus holds two distinct species, the common grackle and the rusty blackbird.
- Euphagus species are found across North America and Central America.
- These birds are primarily seed-eaters, but their diet also includes insects, fruits, and berries.
- The common grackle, Euphagus cyanocephalus, is found in open areas, parks, and agricultural lands.
- The rusty blackbird, Euphagus carolinus, prefers damp, wooded areas, primarily coniferous forests.
- Euphagus birds typically nest in dense vegetation, building cup-shaped nests with mud, twigs, and grass.
- Both species of Euphagus are faced with diverse threats, including habitat loss and pesticides, leading to population declines.
FAQs About the word euphagus
a genus of Icteridae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Euphagus are a bird genus in the family Icteridae.
Euphagus birds are commonly known as blackbirds.
The term "Euphagus" derives from Greek words meaning "having a fine sharp bill."
The genus holds two distinct species, the common grackle and the rusty blackbird.
