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Salpinctes

Salpinctes

9.9
A small brown bird called the rock wren that lives on rocky places in North and Central America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The rock wren is the sole member of the genus Salpinctes.

Examples

  • The genus Salpinctes is distinguished by its unique song and foraging behavior.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to the American Southwest to observe Salpinctes in its natural habitat.

  • The Salpinctes is known for its distinctive song.

  • Have you ever seen a Salpinctes in the wild?

  • Many birdwatchers travel to the American Southwest to observe Salpinctes in its natural habitat.

  • The genus Salpinctes is distinguished by its unique song and foraging behavior.

  • Have you ever seen a Salpinctes in the wild?

Synonyms

Salpinctes obsoletus
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  • Specialized
9.9

A small brown bird that nests in cracks between rocks in dry open places

is broader, referring to the whole genus across North and Central America
rock wren
vsSalpinctes
  • US
8.8

A small songbird that lives among rocks in dry areas of western North America

is broader, applying to the genus beyond that western rocky habitat

Surface Forms

Salpinctes singular
Salpinctes plural

Etymology

Salpinctes comes from the Greek word salpinx, which means 'trumpet', because this small wren was named for its loud, clear song. So the scientific name points to the rock wren's bright, trumpet-like 'song'.