icterus galbula
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A species of New World oriole: "Icterus galbula" is the scientific name for a specific kind of bird, commonly known as the Baltimore oriole, belonging to the family Icteridae.
Usage
- "Icterus galbula" is used in formal, scientific, or academic contexts such as ornithology, biology, and taxonomy to precisely identify this species. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The vibrant orange and black plumage is characteristic of Icterus galbula.
- Our field guide lists Icterus galbula as a common summer resident in this region.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature, the genus name () is always capitalized, while the species epithet () is not. The full name is typically italicized in print.
- The study focused on the migratory patterns of Icterus galbula.
Variants and Related Words
- Baltimore oriole (n): The common English name for .
- The Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) is the state bird of Maryland.
- Icterus (n): The genus that includes various oriole species.
- New World oriole (n): A general term for orioles found in the Americas, distinguishing them from Old World orioles.
Synonyms
- Baltimore oriole: The standard common name.
- Northern oriole (historical): A former name used when this species was taxonomically grouped with the Bullock's oriole.
Notes
- This term is a scientific binomial name. It does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it in general English usage.
Noun
- a kind of New World oriole