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Definition: Cistothorus

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. Marsh wrens.[Wordnet].

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Date "Cistothorus" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1953. (references)

Common Expressions: Cistothorus

Expressions Definition
Cistothorus palustris American wren that inhabits tall reed beds. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Cistothorus platensis Small American wren inhabiting wet sedgy meadows. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Genus Cistothorus Marsh wrens. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Extended Definition: Cistothorus

Cistothorus

Cistothorus
Cistothorus platensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Troglodytidae
Genus: Cistothorus
Cabanis, 1850
Species

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Cistothorus is a genus of birds in the Troglodytidae family.

It contains the following species:

  • Apolinar's Wren, Cistothorus apolinari
  • Mérida Wren, Cistothorus meridae
  • Marsh Wren or Long-billed Marsh Wren, Cistothorus palustris
  • Sedge Wren, Short-billed Marsh Wren or Grass Wren, Cistothorus platensis



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