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Sturnella

Sturnella

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A group of singing birds like meadowlarks found in North and South America
  • noun
  • /ˈstɜrnɛlə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Sturnella comprises several species widely known as meadowlarks.

Examples

  • The genus Sturnella comprises several species widely known as meadowlarks.

  • Scientists recently reviewed the distribution of Sturnella across North and South America.

  • Birdwatchers observed a flock belonging to the Sturnella genus in the grasslands.

  • The Sturnella is known for its beautiful songs.

  • I spotted a Sturnella in the field yesterday.

  • Birdwatchers observed a flock belonging to the Sturnella genus in the grasslands.

  • Scientists recently reviewed the distribution of Sturnella across North and South America.

Synonyms

genus Sturnella
vsSturnella
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds like meadowlarks that live in open grasslands

uses the common word for the same group, calling them songbirds

Compounds

genus Sturnella
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds like meadowlarks that live in open grasslands

Surface Forms

Sturnella singular
Sturnellas plural

Etymology

The word Sturnella comes from the Latin sturnus ('starling') plus the small ending -ella ('little'), so it literally means 'little starling'. That's why Sturnella names a group of songbirds, the meadowlarks, which are starling-like birds often found in open fields.