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Definition of Genus steganopus
1. Noun. A genus of Phalaropidae.
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Phalaropidae, Phalaropidae
Member holonyms: Steganopus Tricolor, Wilson's Phalarope
Lexicographical Neighbors of Genus Steganopus
Literary usage of Genus steganopus
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 (1884)
"The genus Steganopus of Vieillot is usually quoted as having been established bv
that author in 187.3 (Ene. Meth., p. 1106). It is, however, to be found ;is ..."
2. Check-list of North American Birds by American Ornithologists' Union (1910)
"... in migration occurs nearly throughout the United States and in Mexico, Central
America, Bermuda, and Hawaii. genus steganopus VIEILLOT. ..."
3. The Birds of Maine: With Key to and Description of the Various Species Known by Ora Willis Knight (1908)
"... and they feed on surface forms of life. The female of this species also takes
the lead in family affairs. Genus STEGANOPUS Vieillot. 224. ..."
4. Bulletin of the Essex Institute by Essex Institute (1876)
"genus steganopus Vieill. 206. S. wilsoni Sab. WILSON'S PHALAROPE. Very common
summer resident in this vicinity ..."
5. An Illustrated Manual of British Birds by Howard Saunders (1899)
"A genus, Steganopus, has been devised for this species, which has a long slender
bill, like our Red-necked Phalarope. Some ornithologists have placed the ..."
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