indigo bunting
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.
Noun
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small deep blue North American bunting
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