genus troglodytes (Meaning)
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genus troglodytes (n)
type genus of the Troglodytidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus troglodytes
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus troglodytes Sentence Examples
- Genus troglodytes, commonly called wrens, are small, active birds with prominent tails.
- The genus troglodytes includes over 90 species distributed worldwide.
- House wrens (Troglodytes aedon) are a common species in North America, known for their loud songs.
- Winter wrens (Troglodytes troglodytes) have a distinct high-pitched song that is often heard in cold weather.
- The Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) is closely related to genus troglodytes and is found in the southeastern United States.
- Rock wrens (Salpinctes obsoletus) are unique members of genus troglodytes that inhabit rocky areas and have a distinctive song.
- Sedge wrens (Cistothorus palustris) are small wrens that nest in tall vegetation and have a secretive lifestyle.
- Marsh wrens (Cistothorus palustris) are similar to sedge wrens but prefer wetter habitats and have a more distinctive song.
- Cactus wrens (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) are the largest wrens in the genus troglodytes, with long tails and a striking appearance.
- Mockingbirds (Mimus polyglottos) are often mistaken for genus troglodytes due to their small size and brown plumage, but they belong to a different genus.
FAQs About the word genus troglodytes
type genus of the Troglodytidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Genus troglodytes, commonly called wrens, are small, active birds with prominent tails.
The genus troglodytes includes over 90 species distributed worldwide.
House wrens (Troglodytes aedon) are a common species in North America, known for their loud songs.
Winter wrens (Troglodytes troglodytes) have a distinct high-pitched song that is often heard in cold weather.
