eastern meadowlark

Thân thiện

A bright eastern meadowlark sings from a fence post in a sunny field.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a meadowlark of eastern North America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sturnella magna