scarlet tanager
Definition
- Noun:
- A songbird (Piranga olivacea) of eastern North America. The male has brilliant scarlet plumage with black wings and tail during the breeding season, which molts to a yellow-green color similar to the female in the winter.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- A scarlet tanager sang from the top of the oak tree.
- Birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a male scarlet tanager in the forest.
- The scarlet tanager is known for its striking red and black coloration.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in ornithology and birdwatching contexts to specifically identify this species. It is often discussed in terms of its seasonal plumage change (molting from scarlet to olive).
Variants and Related Words
- Summer tanager (): A related species of tanager where the male is entirely rosy-red, without black wings.
- Western tanager (): A related species with a red head, yellow body, and black wings.
- Tanager: The general family (Thraupidae) to which this bird belongs.
Synonyms
- (scientific name)
- Firebird (a common nickname)
Related Phrases
- In full breeding plumage: Used to describe the male scarlet tanager when it is bright red and black.
- The male scarlet tanager in full breeding plumage is a stunning sight.
Noun
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the male is bright red with black wings and tail
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