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Saxicola

Saxicola

9.9
A small bird like the stonechat that lives in Europe, Asia, and Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Saxicola genus includes the well-known European stonechat.

Examples

  • The Saxicola genus includes the well-known European stonechat.

  • The striking plumage of the Saxicola makes it popular among birdwatchers.

  • Researchers observed several species of Saxicola inhabiting the rocky grasslands.

  • The Saxicola is a small bird.

  • Look, a Saxicola is flying by!

  • Researchers observed several species of Saxicola inhabiting the rocky grasslands.

  • The striking plumage of the Saxicola makes it popular among birdwatchers.

Compounds

Saxicola rubetra
  • Specialized
9.9

A small brown songbird with a pale belly that lives in grassy meadows

Surface Forms

Saxicola singular
Saxicolas plural

Etymology

Saxicola comes from the Latin parts saxum meaning 'rock' and -cola meaning 'dweller'. So Saxicola literally means 'rock-dweller', a perfect name for these small chats that often sit on stones in rocky grasslands.