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Definition of Genus Molothrus
1. Noun. Cowbirds.
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Icteridae, Icteridae
Member holonyms: Cowbird
Lexicographical Neighbors of Genus Molothrus
Literary usage of Genus Molothrus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Auk: Quarterly Journal of Ornithology by American Ornithologists' Union, Nuttall Ornithological Club (1891)
"... of the several species and to add descriptions by which they may be separated.
The genus Molothrus as generally recogni/.ed contains two ..."
2. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History by American Museum of Natural History (1907)
"genus Molothrus. u/i SWAINSON, Faun. Bor.-Am., II, 1831 (Feb. 1832), 277 (first
mentioned), 494 (diagnosis, and type designated). ..."
3. The Canadian Journal of Industry, Science and Art by Canadian Institute (1849-1914) (1860)
"Common. Frequents grass fields. genus Molothrus.—Cow BIRD. 1. M. pecoris— Common
Cow Bird. Abundant all over the country. Genus Agelaius.—MARSH BLACKBIRD. ..."
4. The Code of Nomenclature and Check-list of North American Birds Adopted by by American Ornithologists' Union (1886)
"HAB. Dakota, westward to Utah and Nevada, north to Manitoba. genus Molothrus
SWAINSON. Molothrus SWAINS. FBA II. 1831, 277. Type, Fringilla pecoris GMEL. ..."
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