junco

Thân thiện

A dark-eyed junco hops on the snowy ground beneath a pine tree.

Definition

Noun A small North American songbird of the sparrow family, characterized by its dark gray or black head and back, often with white outer tail feathers, and commonly seen during winter months.

Usage

The word "junco" is used as a countable noun to refer to a specific type of bird. It is typically used in singular or plural forms when observing or describing these birds. * A flock of juncos foraged under the bird feeder. * The dark-eyed junco is a familiar sight in snowy yards.

Examples

• The junco is sometimes called a "snowbird" because its arrival often coincides with winter weather.
• I spotted a slate-colored junco hopping on the ground.
• Several species of junco can be found across North America.

Advanced Usage

• "Junco" in Ornithology: The term is used scientifically within the genus , which includes several species and subspecies, such as the Dark-eyed Junco ().
• As a Signifier: The bird's common presence in winter leads to its use as an informal seasonal marker.
  • The appearance of the first junco signals the true start of winter here.

Variants and Related Words

• Dark-eyed Junco: The most common and widespread species group in North America.
• Snowbird: A common nickname for the junco, referring to its winter appearance.

Synonyms

• Snowbird (informal)

Different Meanings

The word "junco" has no other distinct meanings in modern English. It refers exclusively to the bird.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small North American finch seen chiefly in winter

Từ đồng nghĩa

• snowbird