new world jay
Definition
- Noun:
- A North American jay: A bird belonging to the family Corvidae, native to the Americas, particularly known for species like the Blue Jay or Steller's Jay. This term distinguishes these jays from those found in the "Old World" (Europe, Asia, Africa).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The bright blue plumage of the new world jay is a common sight in many North American backyards.
- Birdwatchers traveled to the forest to observe the behavior of the new world jay.
Advanced Usage
- As a taxonomic group: The term is used in ornithology to collectively refer to jay species of the New World genera, such as (Blue Jays, Steller's Jays) and (Scrub-Jays).
- The study focused on the tool-use capabilities of the new world jay.
Variants and Related Words
- Jay (n): The broader term for any bird of several genera in the crow family, Corvidae, which includes both New World and Old World species.
- Blue Jay (n): A common species of new world jay with blue, white, and black plumage.
- Steller's Jay (n): Another species of new world jay, found in western North America, known for its dark blue and black coloring.
Synonyms
- American jay: A direct synonym emphasizing the geographic origin.
- Western jay: Sometimes used, though less precise, for species found in western parts of the Americas.
Related Phrases
- Old World jay: The contrasting term for jay species native to Europe and Asia, such as the Eurasian Jay.
- The new world jay is often more brightly colored than its Old World jay relatives.
Noun
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a North American jay
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