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Euphagus

Euphagus

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A group of North American blackbirds that includes Brewer's and rusty blackbirds
  • noun
  • /juːˈfeɪɡəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Euphagus includes both the rusty blackbird and Brewer's blackbird.

Examples

  • Brewer's blackbird, scientifically known as Euphagus cyanocephalus, is commonly found in western North America.

  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of birds belonging to the Euphagus genus.

  • The Euphagus genus includes several species of blackbirds.

  • I spotted a Euphagus in the park yesterday.

  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of birds belonging to the Euphagus genus.

  • The genus Euphagus includes both the rusty blackbird and Brewer's blackbird.

  • Brewer's blackbird, scientifically known as Euphagus cyanocephalus, is commonly found in western North America.

Surface Forms

Euphagus singular
Euphagi plural

Etymology

Euphagus comes from Greek parts eu- meaning 'good' and -phagus meaning 'eater', so the name literally means 'good eater'. That's why scientists gave this name to a group of blackbirds: it points to how these birds eat many kinds of food.