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Ardea

Ardea

9.9
A group of large herons like the great blue heron found in wetlands worldwide
  • noun
  • /ˈɑrdiə/
  • Specialized
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  • The great blue heron belongs to the genus Ardea.

Examples

  • Several species within Ardea are widespread in wetlands around the world.

  • Scientists studied the feeding habits of birds classified under Ardea.

  • The Ardea family includes many species of herons.

  • Did you see the Ardea flying over the lake?

  • The great blue heron is one of the most recognizable birds in the genus Ardea.

  • Birdwatchers often seek to identify various species within Ardea throughout their travels.

  • The research focused on the nesting behaviors of birds categorized as Ardea.

Synonyms

genus Ardea
vsArdea
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of large herons that live in many parts of the world

is the same concept but phrased more simply without the genus label

Compounds

Ardea herodius
  • Specialized
9.5

A large blue grey bird that stands in shallow water to catch fish

Ardea occidentalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A large white heron that lives in Florida and the Florida Keys

genus Ardea
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of large herons that live in many parts of the world

Surface Forms

Ardea singular
Ardeas plural

Etymology

Ardea comes from the old Latin word Ardea, which meant 'heron'. Scientists used that Latin name as the genus for large herons, so Ardea today refers to the group of big heron species.