Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small New World egret: "Egretta thula" is the scientific name for a species of small, white heron native to the Americas. It is commonly known as the Snowy Egret.

Usage

• The term "Egretta thula" is used in formal, scientific, and ornithological contexts to precisely identify this specific bird species. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The wetland sanctuary is a crucial habitat for Egretta thula.
  • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of Egretta thula.

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature: The name follows the Linnaean system, where "Egretta" is the genus and "thula" is the specific epithet.
  • In the classification Egretta thula, the genus groups it with other small egrets.

Variants and Related Words

• Snowy Egret (n): The common English name for .
  • We spotted a Snowy Egret fishing in the shallow water.
• Egretta (n): The genus that includes various small egret species.
• Heron (n): The broader family of long-legged wading birds to which this species belongs.

Synonyms

• Snowy Egret: The standard common name.
• Little white heron: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.

Notes

• As a scientific name, "Egretta thula" does not have associated phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is strictly taxonomic.

Noun

1. small New World egret