Emberiza hortulana

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A bird species: Emberiza hortulana is a species of bird in the bunting family (Emberizidae). It is characterized by its brownish plumage and is native to the Old World (Europe and parts of Asia and Africa).
    • A delicacy: Historically, this bird has been hunted and eaten as a delicacy in some regions.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Emberiza hortulana is known for its distinctive song during the breeding season.
    • Conservation efforts are important as the population of Emberiza hortulana is declining in some areas.
    • In certain European cuisines, Emberiza hortulana was traditionally considered a delicacy.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific and Conservation Context: The term is primarily used in ornithological, scientific, and conservation contexts to refer specifically to this species.
    • The study focused on the migration patterns of Emberiza hortulana.
  • Historical/Culinary Context: Used in historical or regional discussions about food and hunting.
    • The practice of eating Emberiza hortulana is now largely banned or restricted.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ortolan Bunting: This is the common English name for .
  • Emberiza (n): The genus to which this bird belongs, containing many bunting species.
  • Bunting (n): The common name for birds in the family Emberizidae.
Synonyms
  • Ortolan: A common synonym, often used in culinary contexts.
  • Ortolan Bunting: The full common name.
Notes on Meaning
  • Primary Meaning: The term refers exclusively to this specific species of bird. It is a scientific (Latin) binomial name.
  • Secondary Meaning: The reference to being "often eaten as a delicacy" is a cultural/historical attribute of the bird, not a definition of its biological identity. The primary definition is ornithological.
Noun
  1. brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy

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