field sparrow
Definition
Noun: 1. A common North American finch (Spizella pusilla): A small songbird found in brushy fields, pastures, and open woodlands, characterized by its plain, pale plumage and a clear, bouncing song.
Usage
- The term "field sparrow" is used as a singular, countable noun to refer to the specific bird species.
- It is typically used in ornithological, birdwatching, and general descriptive contexts about North American wildlife.
Examples
- We heard the sweet, trilling song of a field sparrow from the overgrown meadow.
- The field sparrow builds its nest low in a bush or clump of grass.
- A key identifying feature of the field sparrow is its pink bill and plain face without strong markings.
Advanced Usage
- "Field sparrow population": Used in ecological studies to discuss the species' conservation status or trends.
Variants and Related Words
- Spizella pusilla: The scientific binomial name for the field sparrow.
- Finch: The broader family (Fringillidae) to which the field sparrow belongs.
- Sparrow: A common name for various small, seed-eating birds, which includes the field sparrow as one specific type.
Synonyms
- None commonly used: As "field sparrow" is the standard common name for this specific species, there are no direct synonyms in general English usage. In technical contexts, the scientific name is used.
Related Phrases
- "Field sparrow habitat": Refers to the brushy, weedy fields and open areas where this bird lives.
Noun
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common North American finch of brushy pasturelands
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