HyperDic: genus_circus

English > 1 sense of the expression genus Circus:
NOUNanimalgenus Circus, Circusa genus of haws comprising the harriers
English > genus Circus: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
MeaningA genus of haws comprising the harriers.
SynonymCircus
Member ofAccipitridae, family Accipitridaehawks
MembersMontagu's harrier, Circus pygargusbrownish European harrier
harrierhawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terrestrial / terrestrial animals
marsh harrier, Circus AeruginosusOld World harrier frequenting marshy regions
marsh hawk, northern harrier, hen harrier, Circus cyaneusCommon harrier of North America and Europe
Broaderbird genusA genus of birds
Spanishcircus, genus circus
Catalancirc, circus, genus circus

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