Podiceps nigricollis

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Definition

Noun: * A specific species of waterbird, a small grebe, characterized by distinctive yellow feather tufts behind the eyes (especially prominent in breeding plumage) and a black neck. Its scientific name is Podiceps nigricollis. It is commonly known as the black-necked grebe or eared grebe.

Usage
  • The term 'Podiceps nigricollis' is used in formal, scientific, and ornithological contexts to precisely identify this species, distinguishing it from other types of grebes.
  • In everyday language, the common names "black-necked grebe" or "eared grebe" are typically used.
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The study focused on the migratory patterns of Podiceps nigricollis across three continents.
    • In the field guide, Podiceps nigricollis is listed under the family Podicipedidae.
  • Descriptive Context:
    • We spotted a Podiceps nigricollis in its stunning breeding plumage, with golden ear tufts contrasting sharply with its black head and neck.
Advanced Usage
  • The name follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus name and is the specific epithet, meaning "black-necked" in Latin.
Variants and Related Words
  • Black-necked grebe: The most widely used common name in English.
  • Eared grebe: Another common name, referring to the species' prominent feather tufts.
  • Grebe (n): The common name for the family of diving birds (Podicipedidae) to which this species belongs.
Synonyms
  • Black-necked grebe
  • Eared grebe

Note: There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific scientific term.

Noun
  1. small grebe with yellow ear tufts and a black neck; found in Eurasia and southern Africa as well as western United States

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