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Garrulus

Garrulus

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A group of jays found in Europe and Asia, including the Eurasian jay
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The scientific name for the Eurasian jay is Garrulus glandarius.

Examples

  • The genus Garrulus includes the well-known Eurasian jay seen throughout Europe and Asia.

  • I spotted a Garrulus while hiking in the Alps.

  • Many ornithologists study the behavior of Garrulus species to understand their complex vocalizations.

  • The Garrulus is known for its vibrant plumage.

  • Many ornithologists study the behavior of Garrulus species to understand their complex vocalizations.

  • The genus Garrulus includes the well-known Eurasian jay seen throughout Europe and Asia.

  • The scientific name for the Eurasian jay is Garrulus glandarius.

Compounds

Bombycilla garrulus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large bird with silky feathers, a crest, and chestnut face markings that lives in northern North America and Eurasia

Coracias garrulus
  • Specialized
9.9

A brightly colored bird from Europe with blue and green feathers and a red-brown back

Surface Forms

Garrulus singular
Garruli plural

Etymology

The word Garrulus comes from a Latin word meaning 'talkative', from the verb garrire 'to chatter', and the same root is in the English word garrulous. So the name fits these jays because they are loud, chattering birds.