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Colinus

Colinus

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A small American quail called a bobwhite that lives in North and Central America
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊlɪnəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Colinus includes several species of bobwhites found in the Americas.

Examples

  • The population decline of Colinus species has raised conservation concerns.

  • I spotted a Colinus while hiking in Texas.

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of birds in the Colinus genus.

  • The Colinus is known for its distinctive call.

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of birds in the Colinus genus.

  • The genus Colinus includes several species of bobwhites found in the Americas.

  • The population decline of Colinus species has raised conservation concerns.

Surface Forms

Colinus singular
Colini plural

Etymology

Colinus is a Latin-style scientific name given to a group of small American quails called bobwhites. Think of Colinus as the birds' 'Latin family name', which is why the word refers to these little quails.