golden warbler

Thân thiện

A golden warbler sings from a leafy branch in the morning sun.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, brightly colored American songbird: The term "golden warbler" refers to a specific type of wood warbler (family Parulidae) characterized by its vivid yellow throat and overall bright, often golden-yellow, plumage. It is a common name for the species Dendroica dominica, more widely known as the Yellow-throated Warbler.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a golden warbler foraging for insects high in the pine tree.
  • The distinctive song of the golden warbler is a clear, whistled series of notes.
  • Birdwatchers travel to this forest in spring hoping to see the golden warbler.

Advanced Usage

• The term "golden warbler" is primarily used in historical or regional contexts, or by birding enthusiasts familiar with older common names. In modern ornithology and most field guides, the species is consistently referred to as the Yellow-throated Warbler to avoid confusion.

Variants and Related Words

• Yellow-throated Warbler (n): The standard modern common name for the species .
• Wood warbler (n): The general family (Parulidae) to which this bird belongs.
• Songbird (n): A broader category of perching birds known for their vocalizations.

Synonyms

• Yellow-throated Warbler (n): The direct and most accurate synonym.
• American wood warbler (n): A descriptive term for its classification and origin.

Related Phrases

• To spot a warbler: To see or identify a warbler bird, often used in birdwatching contexts.
  • It's a thrill to spot a warbler during its spring migration.

Học thuật

Noun

1. yellow-throated American wood warbler

Từ đồng nghĩa

• yellow warbler
• yellowbird
• Dendroica petechia