Definition

Noun 1. A small North American songbird: Wilsonia pusilla is the scientific name for a specific species of migratory songbird, commonly known as the Wilson's warbler. It is characterized by its bright yellow plumage and, in males, a distinctive black cap.

Usage

• is a term used primarily in scientific, ornithological, and birdwatching contexts to precisely identify this species.
• In everyday language, this bird is almost exclusively referred to by its common name, the "Wilson's warbler."

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The study tracked the migration patterns of Wilsonia pusilla across the continent.
  • On the checklist, the species was listed as Wilsonia pusilla.
• Descriptive Context:
  • We identified the small yellow bird as Wilsonia pusilla, the Wilson's warbler.

Advanced Usage

• The name follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus name and is the species epithet, a Latin word meaning "very small."

Variants and Related Words

• Wilson's warbler: The standard common name for .
• Yellow warbler: A related but different species (), which can be a source of confusion due to its similar coloration.

Synonyms

• Wilson's warbler

Noun

1. yellow wood warbler with a black crown