cazique

Thân thiện

A cazique perches on a branch in a tropical forest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of oriole: A "cazique" is a tropical American bird belonging to the family Icteridae. It is known for its striking black plumage combined with either red or yellow markings. These birds are often found in forested areas.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We spotted a vibrant cazique in the rainforest canopy.
  • The call of the cazique is loud and distinctive.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological contexts: The term "cazique" is used specifically to refer to birds of the genera and .
  • The study focused on the nesting behavior of the yellow-billed cazique.

Variants and Related Words

• Cacique: This is an alternative and more common spelling for the same bird.
  • The cacique built a long, pendulous nest.

Synonyms

• Oriole: A broader term for birds in the family Icteridae, which includes caziques.
• Tropical blackbird: A descriptive, non-scientific term sometimes used for similar birds.

Học thuật

Noun

1. black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cacique