pica pica

Thân thiện

A magpie, or pica pica, perches on a garden fence.

Definition

Noun: 1. A common magpie of Eurasia: "Pica pica" is the scientific name (binomial nomenclature) for the Eurasian magpie, a widely recognized black-and-white bird known for its intelligence and vocalizations.

Usage

• "Pica pica" is primarily used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to refer specifically to the Eurasian magpie species.
• In everyday language, people typically use the common name "magpie" or "Eurasian magpie."

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The study focused on the tool-using behavior of Pica pica.
  • In the field guide, the Eurasian magpie is listed under its binomial name, Pica pica.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used to avoid ambiguity, as the common name "magpie" can refer to several different bird species around the world. Using "Pica pica" specifies the particular Eurasian species.

Variants and Related Words

• Magpie (n): The common name for birds of the genus , especially .
• Eurasian magpie (n): A more precise common name for .
• Genus Pica (n): The taxonomic genus to which belongs, containing other magpie species.

Synonyms

• Eurasian magpie
• Common magpie

Học thuật

Noun

1. a common magpie of Eurasia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• European magpie
• Pica pica