evening grosbeak

Thân thiện

A bright evening grosbeak perches on a pine branch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A North American finch: The evening grosbeak is a large, stocky finch native to North America, scientifically classified as Hesperiphona vespertina or Coccothraustes vespertinus. It is known for its stout, conical beak used for cracking seeds.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We were delighted to see a flock of evening grosbeaks at the sunflower seed feeder.
  • The male evening grosbeak has striking yellow plumage over its eyes and on its belly.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological context: The term is used specifically to refer to this species within scientific and birdwatching communities.
  • The evening grosbeak's winter migration patterns are irregular and influenced by food supply.

Variants and Related Words

• Grosbeak (noun): A general term for various finches with large, thick beaks. The evening grosbeak is one specific type.
  • Other grosbeaks in North America include the rose-breasted grosbeak and the blue grosbeak.

Synonyms

• Hesperiphona vespertina (noun): The primary scientific name for the species.
• Coccothraustes vespertinus (noun): An alternative scientific name.

Related Phrases

• Evening grosbeak call: Refers to the distinct vocalization of the bird.
  • The evening grosbeak call is a sharp, ringing "clee-ip".

Học thuật

Noun

1. North American grosbeak

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hesperiphona vespertina