"Zonotrichia" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Zonotrichia" Meaning

Zonotrichia is a genus of small passerine birds in the American sparrow family (Thraupidae). The genus is also known as sparrows and The generic name is New Latin, derived from zōnon or zōnosischion or zōnetta meaning "zone" and thrizo, meaning "hair". There are three species of Zonotrichia:

1. Zonotrichia querula – White-throated Sparrow
2. Zonotrichia albicollis – White-crowned Sparrow
3. Zonotrichia leucophrys – Golden-crowned Sparrow

"Zonotrichia" Examples

Examples of the Word "Zonotrichia"

The zonotrichia white-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) is a species of bird native to western North America.
Zonotrichia is a genus of birds that belongs to the family Emberizidae, commonly known as the buntings and new world sparrows.
One of the most interesting aspects of the zonotrichia is its complex song, which can include imitations of other birds and even man-made sounds.
The zonotrichia's white crown and stripe over the eye distinguish it from other sparrows in its range.
Ornithologists believe that the zonotrichia's annual migration patterns are influenced by changes in daylight hours and temperature.