What is another word for Genus Turdus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs tˈɜːdəs] (IPA) 
Genus Turdus is a scientific name used for a group of passerine birds commonly known as thrushes. However, there are several synonyms used to refer to this taxonomic group. Some of the synonyms for Genus Turdus include Merula, Hylocichla, and Catharus. Merula is a Latin term used to refer to blackbirds and thrushes. The term Hylocichla is Greek for "wood thrush," and Catharus is derived from a Greek word meaning "pure." These synonyms are commonly used in scientific papers and texts to identify different species of thrushes within the same taxonomic group. However, regardless of the synonym used, all species within the genus Turdus share similar characteristics, such as their plump bodies, slender bills, and melodious songs.
