Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific species of starling: "Acridotheres tristis" is the scientific name for a bird commonly known as the common myna or Indian myna. It is characterized by its dark brown body, black head, and a distinctive yellow patch of skin behind its eye.

Usage

• The word "Acridotheres tristis" is used in formal, scientific, or academic contexts to precisely identify this species of bird. It is not typically used in everyday conversation, where the common name "common myna" is preferred.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist noted that Acridotheres tristis is an invasive species in many Pacific islands.
  • A flock of Acridotheres tristis was observed foraging in the urban park.

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature: The term is used as a proper noun in the Linnaean system for classifying organisms, where is the genus and is the specific epithet.
  • The study focused on the vocalizations of Acridotheres tristis.

Variants and Related Words

• Common myna (n): The most frequent common name for this bird.
• Indian myna (n): Another common name, referencing its native range.
• Acridotheres (n): The genus to which this species belongs, which includes other myna species.

Synonyms

• Common myna: The standard English synonym.
• Indian myna: A regional synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• The term refers exclusively to this specific biological species. It does not have other meanings or usages outside of taxonomic classification and ornithology.

Noun

1. dark brown crested bird of southeastern Asia