genus pooecetes (Meaning)
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genus pooecetes (n)
a genus of Fringillidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus pooecetes
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus pooecetes Sentence Examples
- The genus Pooecetes belongs to the family Emberizidae, commonly known as the American sparrows.
- Pooecetes birds are small and brown, with distinctive facial markings and striped plumage.
- The Western Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) is the most widely distributed species within the genus Pooecetes.
- Vesper Sparrows are ground-dwelling birds that prefer open grasslands and fields.
- The Baird's Sparrow (Pooecetes bairdii) is a rare and endangered species endemic to the Great Plains of North America.
- Pooecetes sparrows forage on the ground, primarily consuming seeds and insects.
- The breeding season for most Pooecetes species occurs from April to August.
- Females typically lay 3-5 eggs in a cup-shaped nest built on or near the ground.
- The conservation status of Pooecetes sparrows varies, with some species considered threatened or endangered.
- The genus Pooecetes plays an important ecological role as seed dispersers and insect predators.
FAQs About the word genus pooecetes
a genus of Fringillidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Pooecetes belongs to the family Emberizidae, commonly known as the American sparrows.
Pooecetes birds are small and brown, with distinctive facial markings and striped plumage.
The Western Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) is the most widely distributed species within the genus Pooecetes.
Vesper Sparrows are ground-dwelling birds that prefer open grasslands and fields.
