eastern meadowlark
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of meadowlark: The eastern meadowlark is a medium-sized songbird native to eastern North America, known for its distinctive yellow breast with a black V-shaped marking and melodious, flute-like song.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The eastern meadowlark's song is a familiar sound in open fields.
- We spotted an eastern meadowlark perched on a fence post.
Advanced Usage
- In ornithological context: Used to specify this particular species () within the broader meadowlark family, often in contrast to the western meadowlark ().
- The key distinguishing feature between the eastern and western meadowlark is their song pattern.
Variants and Related Words
- Meadowlark (n): The common name for birds of the genus , which includes the eastern meadowlark.
- Sturnella magna (n): The scientific binomial name for the eastern meadowlark.
Synonyms
- North American meadowlark (when context specifies the eastern region).
- Prairie songbird (a general descriptive term).
Related Phrases
- Eastern meadowlark habitat: Refers to the grasslands, fields, and prairies where this bird lives.
- Conservation efforts focus on preserving eastern meadowlark habitat.
Noun
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a meadowlark of eastern North America
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