Avianus

Avianus is a Latin adjective meaning "bird-like" or "of birds," derived from avis, bird. The base noun is avis, "bird." The suffix -anus forms adjectives meaning "belonging to or connected with."

In scientific nomenclature, avianus is used as a descriptive epithet in the binomial name of a species to indicate a relation to birds or bird-like traits. The form agrees with the gender of the genus: avianus (masculine), aviana (feminine), avianum (neuter).

It is not a widely used genus name; there is no well-established taxon known simply as Avianus. Instead, avianus appears as part of species names in various groups of organisms where a bird-related feature is noted or where the species is associated with birds in some way.

In literature and on occasion in modern pseudoscientific or fictional contexts, Avianus may be used as a proper noun or stylistic name. When used as a common noun in Latin phrases about birds, it remains lowercase, but as a coined proper name in titles or brand-like uses, it may be capitalized.

The term is one of many Latin-inspired roots used to form descriptive epithets in taxonomy, illustrating how Latin forms contribute to the naming and description of biodiversity. See also Latin in biological nomenclature; binomial nomenclature; Latin derivations in scientific names.