Definition

Noun * Chlorura chlorura: A specific species of bird, commonly known as the Green-tailed Towhee. It is a sparrow-like bird native to the western United States, particularly associated with the Rocky Mountains and surrounding shrublands.

Usage

• This term is a scientific binomial name (genus and species) used primarily in ornithological and biological contexts. In everyday language, the common name "Green-tailed Towhee" is preferred.
• Example: "While hiking in the Rockies, we spotted a foraging in the underbrush."

Advanced Usage

• The name follows the Linnaean system of taxonomic classification. The repetition of "" indicates it is the type species for its genus.
• It can be used in discussions about avian biodiversity, habitat conservation, or taxonomic studies.
• Example: "The study compared the foraging behavior of with that of other towhee species."

Variants and Related Words

• Green-tailed Towhee: The standard common English name for this bird.
• Towhee: The common name for birds of the genera and , which are related New World sparrows.
• Passerellidae: The biological family (New World sparrows) to which this species belongs.

Synonyms

• Green-tailed Towhee

Notes on Meaning

• This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this single species of bird. It is not used figuratively or in other contexts.

Noun

1. towhee of the Rocky Mountains