genus Nestor

9.9

A group of parrots from New Zealand that includes kea and kaka

noun
/ˈdʒɛnəs ˈnɛstər/

Specialized

: género Nestor

The genus Nestor includes the well-known kea and kaka of New Zealand.

Examples

Research on the genus Nestor helps conservationists understand the threats facing these unique parrots.
Two species within the genus Nestor have sadly become extinct in recent centuries.
The genus Nestor includes unique parrot species.
Did you know the genus Nestor has two extinct species?
Research on the genus Nestor helps conservationists understand the threats facing these unique parrots.
The genus Nestor includes the well-known kea and kaka native to New Zealand.
Two species within the genus Nestor have sadly become extinct in recent centuries.

Synonyms

Nestor

vsgenus Nestor

Specialized

9.9

A group of parrots from New Zealand, like the kea and kaka

gives specific counts and exact extinct island locations rather than general range

Surface Forms

genus Nestor singular

genera Nestor plural

Morphology

genus + Nestor

The phrase is directly compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Nestor' denotes the taxonomic genus called Nestor. Although domain-specific, the meaning follows standard naming conventions in biology, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can understand it.

Etymology

Genus Nestor comes from the Greek hero Nestor, who was famous for being 'wise' and 'long-lived'. Early naturalists often used myth names, so they chose Nestor for this scientific group because these parrots are smart and can live a long time, and today genus Nestor names the kea, kaka and their relatives.