Genus | Bird

In biological classification, a genus is more specific than a but broader than a species . It provides the first part of a bird's scientific name (the generic name), while the second part identifies the specific species. For example:

: Comprises medium to large pigeons, such as the common Rock Pigeon ( Columba livia ). bird genus

: A rare phenomenon in birds, certain genera like Pitohui and Ifrita in New Guinea have evolved neurotoxic alkaloids in their feathers and skin as a defense mechanism. Modern Identification and Research In biological classification, a genus is more specific