Piranga rubra

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Definition

Noun: 1. A songbird species: Piranga rubra is the scientific name for a specific species of songbird, commonly known as the Summer Tanager. The male of this species is noted for its distinctive deep rose-red plumage, while the female is primarily yellow.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • We were thrilled to spot a male Piranga rubra in the oak tree.
    • The guide explained that the Piranga rubra is a neotropical migrant.
    • Ornithologists study the feeding habits of Piranga rubra.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific or ornithological contexts: The term is used formally to specify the species without the ambiguity that can sometimes accompany common names, which may vary by region.
    • The paper compared the vocalizations of Piranga rubra with those of Piranga olivacea.
Variants and Related Words
  • Summer Tanager: The common English name for .
  • Piranga: The genus name, which includes other tanager species like the Scarlet Tanager ().
Synonyms
  • Summer Tanager: This is the direct and most frequently used synonym in non-scientific English.
Noun
  1. of middle and southern United States; male is deep rose-red the female mostly yellow

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