Definition

1. Noun:
   • A North American wood warbler: "Dendroica coronata" is the scientific name for a species of small, migratory songbird commonly known as the Yellow-rumped Warbler. It is characterized by a distinctive yellow patch on its rump and sides.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The dendroica coronata is one of the most widespread warblers in North America.
  • We spotted a flock of dendroica coronata foraging in the pine trees.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological contexts: The term "dendroica coronata" is used in formal scientific and birdwatching discussions to specify this particular species, distinguishing it from other warblers.
  • The study focused on the migratory patterns of dendroica coronata.

Variants and Related Words

• Yellow-rumped Warbler (n): The common English name for .
  • The Yellow-rumped Warbler was formerly divided into two subspecies.
• Myrtle Warbler (n): A former common name for the eastern subspecies of .
  • The Myrtle Warbler is now considered a form of the Yellow-rumped Warbler.

Synonyms

• Yellow-rumped Warbler: The standard common name.
• Audubon's Warbler: A former common name for the western subspecies, now also considered part of the Yellow-rumped Warbler species complex.

Related Phrases

• "Coronata" group: Refers to the species complex or superspecies that includes and its close relatives.
  • The coronata group has been the subject of recent taxonomic revision.

Noun

1. similar to Audubon's warbler