oxyura jamaicensis
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A male Ruddy Duck, or Oxyura jamaicensis, displays its bright blue bill on a calm pond.
Definition
Noun: * A species of small, stiff-tailed diving duck native to the Americas. It is characterized by the male's distinctive bright chestnut-red body plumage, a black head, and a conspicuously large, light blue bill. The female is more subdued in coloration, primarily brown with a dark line across her pale cheek.
Usage
- This term is the formal scientific (binomial) name for a specific species of bird. It is used primarily in academic, scientific, or precise birdwatching (ornithological) contexts.
- In everyday language, this species is commonly known by its non-scientific names.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The study focused on the migratory patterns of Oxyura jamaicensis.
- In the field guide, Oxyura jamaicensis is listed under the stiff-tailed ducks.
- Descriptive Context:
- We identified the duck as Oxyura jamaicensis due to its stiff tail and the male's blue bill.
Advanced Usage
- The name Oxyura jamaicensis follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus (grouping of related species) and is the species epithet, often indicating a geographical association (in this case, Jamaica, where it was first described).
Variants and Related Words
- Ruddy Duck: The most widespread common name for this species in North America.
- Stiff-tailed duck: A descriptive common name referring to the characteristic tail feathers of the genus .
Synonyms
- Ruddy Duck (common name)
Different Meanings
- As a scientific binomial, Oxyura jamaicensis refers exclusively to this single species of duck. It does not have other general English meanings.
A male Ruddy Duck, or Oxyura jamaicensis, displays its bright blue bill on a calm pond.
Noun
- reddish-brown stiff-tailed duck of North America and northern South America