genus ardea (Meaning)
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genus ardea (n)
type genus of the Ardeidae: large New and Old World herons
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus ardea
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus ardea Sentence Examples
- The genus Ardea encompasses several species of large wading birds, including herons and egrets.
- The great blue heron (Ardea herodias), with its distinctive slate-gray plumage, is a common sight along North American coastlines.
- The black-crowned night heron (Ardea coronata) is known for its nocturnal habits and its distinctive rookeries in trees.
- The goliath heron (Ardea goliath) is the largest extant heron species, with a wingspan of up to 8 feet.
- The cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis), formerly classified as a member of the genus Ardea, is now placed in its own separate genus.
- The great egret (Ardea alba) is an elegant wader with striking white plumage and long, delicate feathers.
- The little egret (Egretta garzetta), once considered a member of the genus Ardea, is now classified in the genus Egretta.
- The Western reef heron (Egretta gularis), previously included in the genus Ardea, is now placed in the genus Egretta.
- The tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor), formerly known as Ardea tricolor, is a striking species with blue, white, and reddish plumage.
- The Chinese egrets (Egretta eulophotes), previously assigned to the genus Ardea, are now classified in the genus Egretta.
FAQs About the word genus ardea
type genus of the Ardeidae: large New and Old World herons
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Ardea encompasses several species of large wading birds, including herons and egrets.
The great blue heron (Ardea herodias), with its distinctive slate-gray plumage, is a common sight along North American coastlines.
The black-crowned night heron (Ardea coronata) is known for its nocturnal habits and its distinctive rookeries in trees.
The goliath heron (Ardea goliath) is the largest extant heron species, with a wingspan of up to 8 feet.
