euphagus (Meaning)

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euphagus (n)

a genus of Icteridae

Synonyms & Antonyms of euphagus

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

euphagus Sentence Examples

  1. Euphagus are a bird genus in the family Icteridae.
  2. Euphagus birds are commonly known as blackbirds.
  3. The term "Euphagus" derives from Greek words meaning "having a fine sharp bill."
  4. The genus holds two distinct species, the common grackle and the rusty blackbird.
  5. Euphagus species are found across North America and Central America.
  6. These birds are primarily seed-eaters, but their diet also includes insects, fruits, and berries.
  7. The common grackle, Euphagus cyanocephalus, is found in open areas, parks, and agricultural lands.
  8. The rusty blackbird, Euphagus carolinus, prefers damp, wooded areas, primarily coniferous forests.
  9. Euphagus birds typically nest in dense vegetation, building cup-shaped nests with mud, twigs, and grass.
  10. 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.