snow bunting
/'snoubə:d/ Cách viết khác : (snow_bunting) /'snoubʌntiɳ/
Definition
- Noun:
- A small Arctic bird: The "snow bunting" is a passerine bird of the bunting family, known for its striking plumage changes. In summer, males have a black and white pattern, while in winter, both sexes become predominantly white with rusty or brown markings, providing camouflage in snowy environments.
- A specific species: It refers specifically to the species Plectrophenax nivalis, which breeds in the high Arctic and migrates southward in winter.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- A flock of snow buntings foraged for seeds on the windswept field.
- The snow bunting is one of the few birds that nests in the far northern tundra.
Advanced Usage
- In ornithology and birdwatching: The term is used precisely to identify this species, often noting its seasonal plumage variations and habitat.
- Birdwatchers travel north in early spring to see the snow bunting in its breeding plumage.
Variants and Related Words
- Snowflake (informal, regional): A colloquial name sometimes used for the snow bunting due to its white winter appearance.
- Plectrophenax nivalis: The scientific binomial name for the snow bunting.
Synonyms
- Arctic bunting: A direct synonym referencing its habitat.
- Snowbird: A common name used in some regions, though this can also refer to other birds like the dark-eyed junco.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(This term is a specific zoological name and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.)
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white Arctic bunting
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