indigo bunting

Thân thiện

A bright indigo bunting perches on a sunflower stalk.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small North American songbird (Passerina cyanea): A small, seed-eating bird of the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). The breeding male is known for its vibrant, deep blue plumage. The female and non-breeding male are primarily brown with faint streaking.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • An indigo bunting was singing from the top of the fence post.
  • During our hike, we spotted a brilliant male indigo bunting in the field.
  • The indigo bunting's song is a series of high-pitched, paired notes.

Advanced Usage

• "Indigo bunting" as a subject of study: The term is used in ornithology and birdwatching contexts to discuss migration, habitat, or behavior.
  • The research paper focused on the migratory patterns of the indigo bunting.

Variants and Related Words

• Bunting (n): A general term for various small, stout-billed seed-eating birds, often with colorful plumage. The indigo bunting is one specific type.
• Passerina cyanea (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the indigo bunting.

Synonyms

• Indigo bird (n): A less common colloquial name for the indigo bunting.
• Blue bunting (n): A descriptive synonym, though it can sometimes cause confusion with other blue-colored bunting species.

Related Phrases

• "In full breeding plumage": A phrase often used to describe the male indigo bunting during the spring and summer when its blue color is most intense.
  • The male indigo bunting in full breeding plumage is a stunning sight.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small deep blue North American bunting

Từ đồng nghĩa

• indigo finch
• indigo bird
• Passerina cyanea