Lanius
- noun
- /ˈleɪniəs/
- Specialized
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Lanius
- The Lanius genus contains various species of shrikes.
Examples
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The ornithologist studied several species within the genus Lanius during his research.
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Members of Lanius are commonly known as butcherbirds due to their hunting habits.
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A new subspecies of Lanius was recently discovered in Southeast Asia.
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Did you know that the Lanius birds are known for their hunting skills?
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A new subspecies of Lanius was recently discovered in Southeast Asia.
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The ornithologist studied several species within the genus Lanius during his research.
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Members of Lanius are commonly known as butcherbirds due to their hunting habits.
Synonyms
A group of small birds called shrikes that catch and eat insects and small animals
Compounds
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A small northern North American bird that puts its prey on thorns or wire
- Specialized
A medium-sized grey bird that eats small animals and often puts them on thorns or barbed wire
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A small bird with a broad black mask across its eyes found in the southeastern United States
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A small grey and white bird that catches insects and small animals and often sticks them on thorns
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A type of shrike bird found in central North America that winters in Texas and the southern Mississippi valley
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A group of small birds called shrikes that catch and eat insects and small animals
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lanius comes from the Latin lanius, meaning 'butcher'. These birds often catch small animals and stick them on thorns or wire like a butcher hangs meat, so they are called 'butcherbirds' and the genus name reminds us of that hunting habit.
