gold-crowned kinglet

Thân thiện

A small gold-crowned kinglet perches on a pine branch.

Definition

Noun: 1. A very small North American songbird (Regulus satrapa) characterized by a bright yellow or orange patch on the top of its head, bordered by black, and olive-gray plumage. It is known for its constant, active movement while foraging in trees.

Usage

The term "gold-crowned kinglet" is used specifically to name this species of bird. It functions as a countable noun. * We spotted a gold-crowned kinglet flitting among the pine branches. * Gold-crowned kinglets are often heard before they are seen, due to their high-pitched calls.*

Advanced Usage

• The hyphenated form "gold-crowned" is standard when used as a compound modifier before the noun "kinglet." It can be written as a single unhyphenated word ("goldcrowned") in some taxonomic or specialized contexts, but "gold-crowned kinglet" is the prevalent common name.

Variants and Related Words

• American golden-crested kinglet: A direct synonym and alternative common name.
• Kinglet: The general term for birds in the genus . The "gold-crowned" specifies the particular species.
• Golden-crowned Kinglet: A common variant spelling, equally correct.

Synonyms

• (scientific name)
• American golden-crested kinglet

Different Meanings

The term "gold-crowned kinglet" has only one primary meaning, referring to the specific bird species. It is not typically used idiomatically.

Học thuật

Noun

1. American golden-crested kinglet

Từ đồng nghĩa

• regulus satrata