nyctanassa violacea
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of wading bird: Nyctanassa violacea is the scientific name for a specific type of night heron native to coastal regions of the Americas.
- A nocturnal heron: It refers to a medium-sized heron characterized by its primarily nocturnal feeding habits and distinctive plumage.
Usage
- The term is used in formal, scientific, or birdwatching contexts to precisely identify this species. In general English, it is often referred to by its common name, "yellow-crowned night heron."
- It functions as a singular, countable noun. The plural form is (as scientific names are typically treated as Latin).
Examples
Scientific/Formal Context:
- The mangrove ecosystem provides critical habitat for *Nyctanassa violacea.*
- Researchers are studying the migration patterns of *Nyctanassa violacea.*
General Context (using the common name):
- We spotted a yellow-crowned night heron, *Nyctanassa violacea, hunting for crabs at dusk.*
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Classification: The name is always italicized. The genus () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not.
- The genus Nyctanassa contains only one other living species besides Nyctanassa violacea.
Variants and Related Words
- Yellow-crowned night heron: The standard English common name for .
- Night heron: The general common name for birds in the genera and , which are herons most active at night or during twilight.
Synonyms
- Yellow-crowned night heron: The direct and most frequently used synonym in non-scientific English.
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Nycticorax nycticorax: The scientific name for the black-crowned night heron, a related but distinct species.
- Wading bird: A general term for long-legged birds that feed in shallow water, which includes herons, storks, and ibises.
Noun
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North American night heron
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