blackpoll
Definition
Noun: 1. A small North American songbird (Setophaga striata): A type of warbler characterized by its distinctive black-and-white head plumage in the breeding male. It is known for its remarkable long-distance migration.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The male blackpoll is easily identified by its black cap and white cheeks.
- During fall migration, the blackpoll travels an extraordinary distance from North America to South America.
- Birdwatchers were excited to spot a blackpoll in the coastal thicket.
Advanced Usage
- "Blackpoll warbler": This is the full, formal common name for the species.
- The blackpoll warbler has one of the longest migrations of any North American songbird.
Variants and Related Words
- Blackpoll Warbler (n): The complete common name for the bird species .
- Warbler (n): The general family of small, often colorful, insect-eating songbirds to which the blackpoll belongs.
Synonyms
- Blackpoll warbler: The full species name.
- Setophaga striata: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.
Related Terms
- Migratory bird: A bird that travels seasonally between breeding and wintering grounds. The blackpoll is a famous example.
- Songbird: A perching bird known for its vocalizations, which includes the blackpoll.
Noun
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North American warbler having a black-and-white head
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