Definition

Noun: * A songbird species: Piranga olivacea is the scientific name for a specific North American songbird, commonly known as the Scarlet Tanager. The defining characteristic of the adult male is its vivid red plumage contrasted with black wings and tail.

Usage

• The term Piranga olivacea is used primarily in formal, scientific, ornithological, and birdwatching contexts to precisely identify the species.
• In everyday language, the common name "Scarlet Tanager" is almost always used instead.

Examples

• Ornithologists confirmed the sighting was a Piranga olivacea, not a similar species.
• The guidebook noted that Piranga olivacea is a neotropical migrant, spending winters in South America.
• A brilliant flash of red in the canopy often signals a male Piranga olivacea.

Advanced Usage

• The name follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus (a group of similar tanagers) and is the specific epithet, often descriptive (here, hinting at olive-green coloration seen in females and immature birds).

Variants and Related Words

• Scarlet Tanager (n): The universally accepted common name for .
• Tanager (n): The common name for the family of birds (Thraupidae) to which this species belongs.
• Piranga (n): The genus name, which includes other species like the Summer Tanager ().

Synonyms

• Scarlet Tanager

Noun

1. the male is bright red with black wings and tail