Definition

Noun: A species of bird, specifically a North American blackbird characterized by distinctive scarlet patches on its wings. It is commonly known as the red-winged blackbird.

Usage

This term is used in formal or scientific contexts, such as ornithology, biology, and birdwatching, to refer specifically to this species of blackbird.

Examples

• The marsh was filled with the calls of the Agelaius phoeniceus.
• Researchers studied the migratory patterns of Agelaius phoeniceus.
• A male Agelaius phoeniceus, with its bright red shoulder patches, perched on a cattail.

Advanced Usage

• The binomial nomenclature Agelaius phoeniceus follows the scientific convention of italicizing genus and species names.
• In ecological studies, it may be referenced to discuss habitat preferences, often wetlands and marshes.

Variants and Related Words

• Red-winged blackbird: The common English name for .
• Agelaius: The genus to which this species belongs, which includes other blackbird species.
• Icterid: A member of the family Icteridae, which includes blackbirds, orioles, and meadowlarks.

Synonyms

• Red-winged blackbird
• (scientific name)

Noun

1. North American blackbird with scarlet patches on the wings