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Genus Podargus

Definition: Genus Podargus refers to a genus of birds in the family Podargidae, commonly known as frogmouths. Frogmouths are nocturnal birds found in New Guinea, Australia, and the surrounding regions.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun (singular): Genus Podargus
• Noun (plural): Genus Podargi

Senses and Usages:

1. Sense 1:

   In taxonomy, Genus Podargus represents a specific group of birds classified under the family Podargidae.

   Example sentence: The genus Podargus comprises several species of nocturnal birds with distinct camouflage.

2. Sense 2:

   Genus Podargus can be used to refer to any particular species or individual bird belonging to this genus.

   Example sentence: The Genus Podargus includes species like the Marbled Frogmouth and the Papuan Frogmouth.

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