Melospiza georgiana
Definition
Noun: 1. A small North American songbird: Melospiza georgiana is the scientific name for the Swamp Sparrow, a species of bird in the family Passerellidae. It is characterized by its rich chestnut and gray plumage and its preference for marshy, wetland habitats.
Usage
- The Melospiza georgiana is distinguished by its clear, musical trill, often heard in cattail marshes.
- Ornithologists study the migration patterns of Melospiza georgiana.
- A key identifying feature of Melospiza georgiana is its rusty cap and wings.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific or taxonomic contexts: The binomial nomenclature is used for precise identification in biological research, bird banding, and conservation literature, distinguishing it from other sparrows like the Song Sparrow ().
Variants and Related Words
- Swamp Sparrow: The common English name for .
- : The genus name, which includes other sparrows such as the Song Sparrow and Lincoln's Sparrow.
- Passerellidae: The New World sparrow family to which this species belongs.
Synonyms
- Swamp Sparrow (common name)
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific meaning as a scientific name for a particular bird species. It is not used idiomatically or with alternative definitions.
Noun
-
North American finch of marshy area
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa