HyperDic: bird_genus

English > 1 sense of the expression bird genus:
NOUNanimalbird genusa genus of birds
English > bird genus: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
MeaningA genus of birds.
Member ofVertebrata, subphylum Vertebrata, Craniata, subphylum Craniatafishes
NarrowerAcanthisitta, genus AcanthisittaA genus of Xenicidae
Accipiter, genus Accipitertype genus of the family Accipitridae
Acridotheres, genus Acridotheresmynas
Acrocephalus, genus AcrocephalusA genus of Sylviidae
Actitis, genus ActitisA genus of Scolopacidae
Aegypius, genus AegypiusA genus of Accipitridae
Agapornis, genus AgapornisA genus of Psittacidae
Agelaius, genus Agelaiusred-winged blackbirds
Agriocharis, genus AgriocharisA genus of birds of the family Meleagrididae including the ocellated turkey
Aix, genus Aixwood duck and mandarin duck
Ajaia, genus AjaiaA genus of Platalea
Alauda, genus Alaudatype genus of the Alaudidae
Alca, genus Alcatype genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill
Alcedo, genus Alcedotype genus of the Alcedinidae
Alectoris, genus AlectorisA genus of Perdicidae
Alectura, genus Alecturabrush turkeys
Amazona, genus AmazonaA genus of Psittacidae
Anas, genus Anastype genus of the Anatidae
Anastomus, genus Anastomusopenbills
Anhima, genus Anhimatype genus of the Anhimidae
Anser, genus Ansertypical geese
Anthus, genus Anthuspipits
Aphriza, genus AphrizaA genus of Scolopacidae
Aptenodytes, genus Aptenodyteslarge penguins
Apus, genus Apustype genus
Aquila, genus AquilaA genus of Accipitridae
Ara, genus Aramacaws
Aramus, genus Aramusgenus of large brown long-billed wading birds found in warm swampy regions of the western hemisphere
Archilochus, genus ArchilochusA genus of Trochilidae
Ardea, genus Ardeatype genus of the Ardeidae
Arenaria, genus Arenariaturnstones
Argusianus, genus Argusianusargus pheasants
Artamus, genus Artamustype genus of the Artamidae
Asio, genus AsioA genus of European owls
Athene, genus AtheneA genus of Strigidae
Atrichornis, genus Atrichornistype genus of the Atrichornithidae
Aulacorhyncus, genus AulacorhyncusA genus of Ramphastidae
Auriparus, genus AuriparusA genus of Paridae
Aythya, genus Aythyacanvasback
Balaeniceps, genus Balaenicepstype genus of the Balaenicipitidae
Bartramia, genus BartramiaA genus of Scolopacidae
Bombycilla, genus bombycillawaxwings
Bonasa, genus Bonasaruffed grouse
Botaurus, genus Botaurusbitterns
Branta, genus Brantawild geese
Bubo, genus BuboA genus of Strigidae
Bubulcus, genus Bubulcussmall white egrets
Bucephala, genus Bucephalabuffleheads and goldeneyes
Buceros, genus Bucerostype genus of the family Bucerotidae
Burhinus, genus Burhinustype genus of the Burhinidae
Buteo, genus ButeoBroad-winged soaring hawks
Cacicus, genus CacicusA genus of tropical American orioles
Cairina, genus CairinaA genus of Anatidae
Calidris, genus CalidrisA genus of Scolopacidae
Campephilus, genus CampephilusA genus of Picidae
Campylorhynchus, genus Campylorhynchus, Heleodytes, genus HeleodytesAlternative classifications for the cactus wrens
Canachites, genus Canachitesspruce grouse
Caprimulgus, genus Caprimulgustype genus of the Caprimulgidae
Carduelis, genus CarduelisIn some classifications considered the type genus of a subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae
Cariama, genus CariamaThe type genus of the Cariamidae comprising only the crested cariama
Carpodacus, genus Carpodacushouse finches and purple finches
Casmerodius, genus CasmerodiusA white egrets
Casuarius, genus Casuariustype and sole genus of the Casuaridae
Catharacta, genus Catharactaskuas
Cathartes, genus Cathartestype genus of the Cathartidae
Catoptrophorus, genus Catoptrophoruswillet
Centrocercus, genus Centrocercussage grouse
Centropus, genus CentropusA genus of Cuculidae
Cephalopterus, genus CephalopterusA genus of Cotingidae
Cepphus, genus CepphusA genus of birds including
Certhia, genus Certhiatype genus of the Certhiidae
Ceryle, genus CeryleA genus of birds of the family Alcedinidae
Chalcostigma, genus Chalcostigmathornbills
Chamaea, genus ChamaeaA genus of Paridae
Charadrius, genus Charadriustype genus of the Charadriidae
Chateura, genus ChateuraA genus of Apodidae
Chauna, genus Chaunacrested screamers
Chen, subgenus Chenwild goose having white adult plumage
Chlamydera, genus ChlamyderaA genus of Ptilonorhynchidae
Chlorophoneus, genus ChlorophoneusA genus of Malaconotinae
Chlorura, genus Chloruratowhees
Chordeiles, genus ChordeilesA genus of Caprimulgidae
Choriotis, genus ChoriotisAustralian bustard
Chrysolophus, genus Chrysolophusgolden pheasants
Ciconia, genus Ciconiatype genus of the Ciconiidae
Cinclus, genus Cinclustype genus of the family Cinclidae
Circaetus, genus Circaetusharrier eagles
Circus, genus CircusA genus of haws comprising the harriers
Cistothorus, genus Cistothorusmarsh wrens
Cladorhyncus, genus CladorhyncusOne of two genera of stilts
Clangula, genus ClangulaA genus of ducks
Coccothraustes, genus Coccothrausteslarge finches
Coccyzus, genus CoccyzusA genus of Cuculidae
Cochlearius, genus Cochleariusboatbills
Coereba, genus Coerebatype genus of the Coerebidae
Colaptes, genus ColaptesA genus of Picidae
Colinus, genus Colinus(New World quail) the bobwhites
Collocalia, genus CollocaliaA genus of Apodidae
Columba, genus Columbatype genus of the Columbidae
Contopus, genus Contopuspewees
Conuropsis, genus ConuropsisA genus of Psittacidae
Coracias, genus Coraciastype genus of the Coraciidae
Coragyps, genus CoragypsA genus of Cathartidae
Corvus, genus Corvustype genus of the Corvidae
Coturnix, genus CoturnixOld World quail
Cracticus, genus Cracticustype genus of the Cracticidae
Crax, genus Craxtype genus of the Cracidae
Crex, genus Crexcorncrakes
Crocethia, genus CrocethiaA genus of Scolopacidae
Crotophaga, genus Crotophagaani
Cuculus, genus Cuculustype genus of the Cuculidae
Cursorius, genus CursoriusCoursers
Cyanocitta, genus CyanocittaNew World jays
Cygnus, genus CygnusA genus of Anatidae
Dacelo, genus DaceloAustralasian kingfishers
Delichon, genus DelichonA genus of Hirundinidae
Dendrocolaptes, genus Dendrocolaptestype genus of the Dendrocolaptidae
Dendroica, genus DendroicaA genus of Parulidae
Dinornis, genus Dinornistype genus of the Dinornithidae
Dolichonyx, genus Dolichonyxbobolinks
Drepanis, genus DrepanisA genus of Drepanididae
Dromaius, genus DromaiusA genus of birds in the order Casuariiformes
Dumetella, genus Dumetellacatbirds
Ectopistes, genus EctopistesA genus of Columbidae
Egretta, genus Egrettasmall Old and New World herons
Elanoides, genus ElanoidesA genus of kites
Elanus, genus ElanusA genus of small kites of both Old and New Worlds
Emberiza, genus EmberizaOld World buntings
Ephippiorhynchus, genus Ephippiorhynchussaddlebills
Erithacus, genus ErithacusOld World thrushes
Erolia, genus EroliaA genus of Scolopacidae
Estrilda, genus Estrildaavadavats
Eudyptes, genus Eudyptesrock hoppers
Euphagus, genus EuphagusA genus of Icteridae
Falco, genus FalcoA genus of Falconidae
Formicarius, genus Formicariustype genus of the Formicariidae
Fratercula, genus Fraterculapuffins
Fregata, genus Fregatatype genus of the Fregatidae
Fringilla, genus Fringillatype genus of the Fringillidae
Fulica, genus Fulicacoots
Fulmarus, genus Fulmarusfulmars
Furnarius, genus Furnariustype genus of the family Furnariidae
Gallinago, genus Gallinago, Capella, genus Capellasnipes
Gallinula, genus Gallinulagallinules
Gallirallus, genus Gallirallusrails of New Zealand
Gallus, genus GallusCommon domestic birds and related forms
Garrulus, genus Garrulustype genus of the Garrulinae
Gavia, genus Gaviatype genus of the Gavidae
Geococcyx, genus Geococcyxroadrunners
Geothlypis, genus Geothlypisyellowthroats
Glareola, genus Glareolatype genus of the Glareolidae
Glossopsitta, genus GlossopsittaA genus of Loriinae
Gracula, genus Graculamynas
Grus, genus Grustype genus of the Gruidae
Gymnogyps, genus GymnogypsContaining solely the California condor
Gymnorhina, genus GymnorhinaIn some classifications placed in the family Laniidae
Gypaetus, genus GypaetusIn some classifications the type genus of the family Aegypiidae
Gyps, genus GypsA genus of Accipitridae
Haematopus, genus Haematopusoystercatchers
Halcyon, genus HalcyonA large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
Haliaeetus, genus HaliaeetusA genus of Accipitridae
Harpia, genus HarpiaA genus of Accipitridae
Hesperiphona, genus Hesperiphonaevening grosbeak
Heteroscelus, genus Heteroscelustattlers
Himantopus, genus Himantopusmajor one of two genera of stilts
Hirundo, genus Hirundotype genus of the Hirundinidae
Hydrobates, genus Hydrobatestype genus of the Hydrobatidae
Hylocichla, genus Hylocichla(American thrush) wood thrush
Hylophylax, genus HylophylaxA genus of Formicariidae
Icteria, genus IcteriaNew World chats
Icterus, genus Icterustype genus of the Icteridae
Irena, genus Irenatype genus of the Irenidae
Iridoprocne, genus IridoprocneA genus of Hirundinidae
Ixobrychus, genus Ixobrychusbitterns
Jynx, genus Jynxwrynecks
Kakatoe, genus Kakatoe, Cacatua, genus CacatuaA genus of Psittacidae
Lagopus, genus Lagopusptarmigans
Lanius, genus Laniustype genus of the Laniidae
Larus, genus Larustype genus of the Laridae
Leptoptilus, genus Leptoptilusadjutant birds and marabous
Limnocryptes, genus Limnocryptessnipe
Limnodromus, genus Limnodromusdowitchers
Limosa, genus Limosagodwits
Lobipes, genus LobipesA genus of Phalaropidae
Lofortyx, genus LofortyxCalifornia quail
Lophodytes, genus LophodytesA genus of Merginae
Lophophorus, genus Lophophorusmonals
Loxia, genus Loxiacrossbill
Lunda, genus Lundapuffins
Luscinia, genus Luscinianightingales
Lyrurus, genus Lyrurusblack grouse
Macrocephalon, genus Macrocephalonmaleos
Macronectes, genus Macronectesgiant petrels
Megapodius, genus-Megapodiustype genus of the Megapodiidae
Melanerpes, genus MelanerpesA genus of Picidae
Melanitta, genus Melanittascoters
Melanotis, genus MelanotisA genus of Mimidae
Meleagris, genus Meleagristype genus of the Meleagrididae
Melopsittacus, genus MelopsittacusA genus of Psittacidae
Melospiza, genus MelospizaAmerican song sparrow and swamp sparrow
Menura, genus Menuratype and sole genus of the family Menuridae
Mergus, genus Mergusmergansers
Merops, genus Meropstype genus of the Meropidae
Milvus, genus-MilvusA genus including the common European kits
Mimus, genus Mimustype genus of the family Mimidae
Molothrus, genus Molothruscowbirds
Momotus, genus Momotustype genus of the Momotidae
Motacilla, genus Motacillatype genus of the Motacillidae
Muscicapa, genus Muscicapatype genus of the Muscicapidae
Muscivora, genus MuscivoraA genus of Tyrannidae
Musophaga, genus Musophagatype genus of the Musophagidae
Myadestes, genus Myadestessolitaires
Mycteria, genus MycteriaA genus of storks of the family Ciconiidae now including only the American wood ibis
Neophron, genus NeophronA genus of Accipitridae
Nestor, genus NestorA genus of Psittacidae
Nucifraga, genus Nucifraganutcrackers
Numenius, genus Numeniuscurlews
Numida, genus Numidaguinea fowl
Nyctanassa, genus NyctanassaAmerican night herons
Nycticorax, genus NycticoraxOld World night herons
Nymphicus, genus NymphicusA genus of Psittacidae
Oceanites, genus OceanitesA genus of Hydrobatidae
Odontophorus, genus Odontophorusgenus of Central and South American crested partridges resembling quails
Oenanthe, genus Oenanthewheatears
Opisthocomus, genus Opisthocomustype genus of the Opisthocomidae
Oreortyx, genus Oreortyxmountain quail of western United States
Oriolus, genus Oriolustype genus of the Oriolidae
Ortalis, genus Ortalischachalacas
Orthotomus, genus Orthotomustailorbirds
Otis, genus Otistype genus of the Otididae
Otus, genus OtusA genus of Strigidae
Oxyura, genus Oxyuraruddy duck
Pachycephala, genus Pachycephalaarboreal insectivorous birds
Padda, genus PaddaA genus of Ploceidae
Pagophila, genus PagophilaA genus of Laridae
Pandion, genus Pandiontype genus of the Pandionidae
Parula, genus Parulatype genus of the Parulidae
Parus, genus Parustype genus of the family Paridae
Passer, genus Passertype genus of the Passeridae
Passerina, genus PasserinaA genus of small North American finches including the New World buntings
Pastor, subgenus PastorOnly the rose-colored starlings
Pavo, genus Pavopeafowl
Pedioecetes, genus Pedioecetessharp-tailed grouse
Pedionomus, genus Pedionomusplain wanderer
Pelecanus, genus Pelecanustype genus of the Pelecanidae
Penelope, genus PenelopeA genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game / game and food birds)
Perdix, genus PerdixA genus of Perdicinae
Perisoreus, genus PerisoreusCanada jays
Pernis, genus PernisA common European bird of prey
Pezophaps, genus Pezophapsconstituted by the extinct solitaire
Phaethon, genus Phaethontype genus of the Phaethontidae
Phalacrocorax, genus Phalacrocoraxtype genus
Phalaenoptilus, genus PhalaenoptilusA genus of Caprimulgidae
Phalaropus, genus Phalaropustype genus of the Phalaropidae
Pharomacrus, genus PharomacrusA genus of Trogonidae
Phasianus, genus Phasianustype genus of the Phasianidae
Philohela, genus PhilohelaAmerican woodcocks
Philomachus, genus Philomachusruffs
Phoeniculus, genus Phoeniculustype and only genus of the family Phoeniculidae
Phoenicurus, genus PhoenicurusOld World thrushes
Phylloscopus, genus Phylloscopuswarblers
Pica, genus Picamagpies
Picoides, genus PicoidesA genus of Picidae
Picumnus, genus PicumnusA genus of Picidae
Picus, genus Picustype genus of Picidae
Pinguinus, genus Pinguinusgreat auk
Pinicola, genus PinicolaA genus of Fringillidae
Pipile, genus Pipilegenus of large crested guans (the piping guans)
Pipilo, genus Pipilotowhees
Pipra, genus Pipratype genus of the Pipridae containing the typical manakins
Piranga, genus PirangaA genus of Thraupidae
Platalea, genus Plataleatype genus of the Plataleidae
Plautus, genus PlautusA genus of Alcidae
Plectrophenax, genus Plectrophenaxsnow bunting
Ploceus, genus Ploceustype genus of the Ploceidae
Pluvialis, genus Pluvialisgolden plovers
Pluvianus, genus PluvianusCoursers
Podargus, genus Podargustype genus of the Podargidae
Podiceps, genus Podicepstype genus of the Podicipedidae
Podilymbus, genus PodilymbusA genus of Podicipedidae
Poephila, genus PoephilaGrassfinches
Polioptila, genus PolioptilaNew World gnatcatchers
Polyborus, genus PolyborusA genus of Falconidae
Pooecetes, genus PooecetesA genus of Fringillidae
Porphyrio, genus PorphyrioOld World purple gallinules
Porphyrula, genus PorphyrulaAmerican purple gallinules
Porzana, genus Porzanaspotted crakes
Prinia, genus PriniaA genus of Sylviidae
Procellaria, genus Procellariatype genus of the Procellariidae
Procnias, genus Procniasbellbirds
Progne, genus ProgneA genus of Hirundinidae
Prunella, genus Prunellatype genus of the Prunellidae
Psaltriparus, genus PsaltriparusA genus of Paridae
Psittacula, genus PsittaculaA genus of Psittacidae
Psittacus, genus Psittacustype genus of the Psittacidae
Psophia, genus Psophiatype genus of the Psophiidae
Pterocles, genus Pteroclestype genus of the Pteroclididae
Pterocnemia, genus PterocnemiaA genus of birds of the family Rheidae
Ptilonorhynchus, genus Ptilonorhynchustype genus of the Ptilonorhynchidae
Ptloris, genus PtlorisA genus of Paradisaeidae
Puffinus, genus Puffinusshearwaters
Pygoscelis, genus PygoscelisA genus of Spheniscidae
Pyrocephalus, genus PyrocephalusA genus of Tyrannidae
Pyrrhula, genus Pyrrhulabullfinches
Quiscalus, genus Quiscalusgrackles
Ramphomicron, genus Ramphomicronthornbills
Raphus, genus Raphustype genus of the Raphidae
Recurvirostra, genus Recurvirostratype genus of the Recurvirostridae
Regulus, genus RegulusA genus of birds of the family Sylviidae including kinglets
Richmondena, genus Richmondenacardinals
Riparia, genus RipariaA genus of Hirundinidae
Rissa, genus RissaA genus of Laridae
Rupicola, genus Rupicolacock ... / cock of the rocks
Rynchops, genus Rynchopstype genus of the Rynchopidae
Sagittarius, genus Sagittariustype genus of the Sagittariidae
Salpinctes, genus SalpinctesA genus of Troglodytidae
Sarcorhamphus, genus Sarcorhamphususually containing only the king vulture
Saxicola, genus SaxicolaOld World chats
Sayornis, genus Sayornisphoebes
Sceloglaux, genus SceloglauxA genus of Strigidae
Scolopax, genus Scolopaxtype of the Scolopacidae
Seiurus, genus Seiurusovenbirds and water thrushes
Serinus, genus SerinusOld World finches
Setophaga, genus SetophagaA genus of Parulidae
Sialia, genus SialiaNorth American bluebirds
Silvia, genus Silviatype genus of the Sylviidae
Sitta, genus Sittatype genus of the Sittidae
Somateria, genus Somateriaeider ducks
Sphecotheres, genus SphecotheresA genus of Old World orioles
Spheniscus, genus Spheniscustype genus of the Spheniscidae
Sphyrapicus, genus SphyrapicusA genus of Picidae
Spinus, genus SpinusIn some classifications considered a subgenus of Carduelis
Spizella, genus Spizellachipping sparrow
Steatornis, genus Steatornistype and sole genus of the family Steatornithidae
Steganopus, genus SteganopusA genus of Phalaropidae
Stercorarius, genus Stercorariustype genus of the Stercorariidae
Sterna, genus SternaA genus of Sterninae
Stictopelia, genus StictopeliaA genus of Columbidae
Strepera, genus Streperabell magpies
Streptopelia, genus Streptopeliaturtledoves
Strix, genus Strixowls lacking ear tufts
Struthio, genus Struthiotype genus of the Struthionidae
Sturnella, genus SturnellaA genus of passerine birds including the meadowlarks
Sturnus, genus Sturnustype genus of the Sturnidae
Sula, genus Sulatype genus of the Sulidae
Surnia, genus SurniaA genus of hawk-like owls
Syrrhaptes, genus SyrrhaptesA genus of Pteroclididae
Tadorna, genus Tadornasheldrakes
Tetrao, genus Tetraotype genus of the Tetraonidae
Thamnophilus, genus ThamnophilusA genus of Formicariidae
Threskiornis, genus Threskiornistype genus of the Threskiornithidae
Thryothorus, genus ThryothorusCarolina wrens
Tichodroma, genus Tichodromawall creepers
Timalia, genus Timaliatype genus of the Timaliidae
Todus, genus Todustype genus of the Todidae
Toxostoma, genus Toxostomathrashers
Trichoglossus, genus TrichoglossusA genus of Loriinae
Tringa, genus TringaA genus of Scolopacidae
Troglodytes, genus Troglodytestype genus of the Troglodytidae
Turdus, genus Turdustype genus of the Turdidae
Turnix, genus Turnixtype genus of the Turnicidae
Tympanuchus, genus Tympanuchusprairie chickens
Tyrannus, genus Tyrannustype genus of the Tyrannidae
Tyto, genus Tytotype and only genus of the family Tytonidae
Upupa, genus Upupatype genus of the Upupidae
Uria, genus Uriamurres
Vanellus, genus VanellusEurasian lapwings
Vidua, genus Viduawhydahs
Vultur, genus VulturA bird that is usually restricted to the Andean condor
Xenicus, genus Xenicustype genus for the Xenicidae
Xenorhyncus, genus XenorhyncusEast Indian and Australian storks
Zenaidura, genus Zenaiduramourning doves
Zonotrichia, genus Zonotrichialarge New World sparrows
genus Aepyornistype genus of the Aepyornidae
genus AfropavoCongo peafowl
genus Anhingatype genus of the Anhingidae
genus Anomalopteryxsmall moas
genus Apteryxtype genus of the Apterygidae
genus Archaeopteryx, genus ArcheopteryxA genus of fossil birds
genus ArchaeornisA genus of fossil bird
genus ChungaA genus of Cariamidae
genus CoscorobaA genus of Anatidae
genus Cotingatype genus of the Cotingidae
genus Diomedeatype of the Diomedeidae
genus Ibero-mesornisA genus of fossil bird of the subclass Archaeornithes
genus Ibisibises
genus Jabirujabirus
genus JuncoAmerican finches
genus Leipoamallee fowl
genus NotornisA genus of Rallidae
genus Pittatype genus of the Pittidae
genus ProtoavisExtinct primitive birds of the Triassic period
genus Pyrrhuloxialarge showy finches related to cardinals
genus Rheatype genus of the Rheidae
genus SinornisA genus of fossil birds
genus TragopanA genus of Phasianidae
genus Trogontype genus of the Trogonidae
genus Vireotype genus of the Vireonidae
Broadergenus(biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species
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