Definition

1. 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

1. a kind of New World oriole