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Thryothorus

Thryothorus

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A small bird in the wren family found in the Americas, like the Carolina wren
  • noun
  • /ˈθraɪəˌθɔrəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Carolina wren, classified under the genus Thryothorus, is common in the southeastern United States.

Examples

  • Sightings of birds from the Thryothorus genus delight birdwatchers throughout North and South America.

  • Ornithologists have studied various species in the Thryothorus genus for their song patterns.

  • The Thryothorus is known for its cheerful song.

  • Did you see the Thryothorus in the garden?

  • Ornithologists have studied various species in the Thryothorus genus for their song patterns.

  • Sightings of birds from the Thryothorus genus delight birdwatchers throughout North and South America.

  • The Carolina wren, classified under the genus Thryothorus, is common in the southeastern United States.

Synonyms

genus Thryothorus
vsThryothorus
  • Specialized
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A group of small wrens that includes the Carolina wren

adds that these birds are native to the Americas

Compounds

genus Thryothorus
  • Specialized
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A group of small wrens that includes the Carolina wren

Surface Forms

Thryothorus singular
Thryothorus plural

Etymology

Thryothorus likely comes from Greek parts thryo- and -thorus, which suggest 'bush' or 'shrub' and 'dweller'. That's why the name fits these small wrens, birds that live and sing in low bushes across the Americas.