Spizella pusilla

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Definition

Noun 1. A small North American sparrow (Spizella pusilla): A common songbird of the family Passerellidae, characterized by its small size, reddish-brown cap, and clear, whistled song. It is typically found in brushy fields, overgrown pastures, and forest edges in eastern North America.

Usage
  • The Spizella pusilla is often heard before it is seen, singing from a hidden perch in a thicket.
  • Birdwatchers identify the field sparrow (Spizella pusilla) by its distinctive pink bill and plain face without striping.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific or ornithological context: The binomial name is used to precisely identify the species within the genus , distinguishing it from similar species like the Chipping Sparrow ().
    • The study focused on the nesting success of Spizella pusilla in fragmented habitats.
Variants and Related Words
  • Field Sparrow: The common English name for .
  • Spizella: The genus name for a group of small, New World sparrows.
Synonyms
  • Field Sparrow (common name)
Different Meanings
  • This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to the biological species , the field sparrow. It is not used in general or figurative language.
Noun
  1. common North American finch of brushy pasturelands

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