Cardinalis cardinalis

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A North American songbird: Cardinalis cardinalis is the scientific name for a specific species of bird commonly known as the northern cardinal.
    • Physical description: It is a crested, thick-billed finch. The male of the species is noted for its bright red plumage.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The vibrant red of a male Cardinalis cardinalis is a common sight at winter bird feeders.
    • Ornithologists study the song patterns of Cardinalis cardinalis.
Advanced Usage
  • In binomial nomenclature: The term is used in scientific and taxonomic contexts to precisely identify this species, distinguishing it from other birds in the genus (e.g., , the pyrrhuloxia).
    • The specimen was correctly classified as Cardinalis cardinalis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cardinal (n): The common name for .
    • A cardinal was singing in the tree.
  • Northern cardinal (n): The full common name.
    • The northern cardinal is the state bird of several U.S. states.
Synonyms
  • Northern cardinal: The most frequent common name.
  • Redbird: A colloquial name, especially in some regions of North America.
Related Phrases
  • State bird: is the official state bird for multiple U.S. states, including Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
    • Cardinalis cardinalis was chosen as the state bird for its beauty and year-round residence.
Noun
  1. crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male

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