HyperDic: genus_pernis

English > 1 sense of the expression genus Pernis:
NOUNanimalgenus Pernis, Pernisa common European bird of prey
English > genus Pernis: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
MeaningA common European bird of prey; dull / dull brown with white-streaked underparts.
SynonymPernis
Member ofAccipitridae, family Accipitridaehawks
Membershoney buzzard, Pernis apivorusOld World hawk that feeds on bee larvae and small rodents and reptiles
Broaderbird genusA genus of birds
Spanishgenus pernis, pernis
Catalangenus pernis, pernis

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