green-tailed towhee
Definition
Noun: 1. A species of bird (Pipilo chlorurus): The green-tailed towhee is a large, primarily ground-dwelling sparrow found in the western United States, particularly associated with shrubby habitats in mountainous regions like the Rocky Mountains. It is named for the distinctive olive-green edges of its tail feathers.
Usage
- The green-tailed towhee is often heard before it is seen, scratching in the leaf litter.
- Birdwatchers hope to spot a green-tailed towhee during their hike in the chaparral.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject of study: The green-tailed towhee's migration patterns and habitat preferences are important to ornithologists.
Variants and Related Words
- Towhee (noun): A general term for birds in the genera and , which are large, long-tailed sparrows known for their scratching behavior and often their "tow-hee" call notes. The green-tailed towhee is one specific species within this group.
Synonyms
- (Scientific name)
Related Terms
- Sparrow (noun): A family of small, seed-eating birds (Passerellidae) to which the towhee belongs.
- Chaparral (noun): A type of shrubland habitat often inhabited by the green-tailed towhee.
Noun
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towhee of the Rocky Mountains
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