pastor sturnus
Noun A glossy black bird with a pink back and abdomen; chiefly Asian. This term refers specifically to a species of starling known for its distinctive coloration.
"Pastor sturnus" is the scientific name for a specific bird species. In everyday language, it is more commonly referred to by its common name, the rosy starling. The term is primarily used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts.
- The field guide noted the arrival of a flock of .
- , or the rosy starling, is known for its spectacular migratory flocks.
The name "Pastor sturnus" is a binomial nomenclature (genus Pastor, species sturnus). It may appear in academic papers, species catalogs, and detailed birdwatching literature.
- Rosy Starling (n): The common English name for .
- Rose-coloured Starling (n): Another common name for the same bird.
- Starling (n): The general family of birds to which this species belongs.
- Rosy starling
- Rose-coloured starling
The term "pastor" separately means a religious leader or clergyman. However, in the binomial name Pastor sturnus, "Pastor" is a genus name in zoology with no relation to its common English meaning.
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glossy black bird with pink back and abdomen; chiefly Asian
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