song sparrow

Thân thiện

A song sparrow perches on a garden fence, singing.

Definition

Noun: 1. A common North American sparrow (Melospiza melodia) known for its musical and varied song. This term refers specifically to a small, brown-streaked songbird. Its defining characteristic is its complex and often lengthy song, which typically begins with several clear notes followed by a mix of trills, buzzes, and other sounds.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The song sparrow is one of the most widespread and familiar birds in North America.
  • We could hear the cheerful, complex melody of a song sparrow from the thicket.
  • A song sparrow was perched on the fence post, singing vigorously.

Advanced Usage

• "song sparrow's melody": Refers specifically to the characteristic vocalization of this bird.
  • The song sparrow's melody is a classic sound of spring in many regions.
• In ornithological and birdwatching contexts, "song sparrow" is used as a standard common name to identify the species .

Variants and Related Words

• Sparrow (n): A general term for a family of small, seed-eating birds (Passeridae). The song sparrow is one type of sparrow.
• Melospiza melodia (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the song sparrow.

Synonyms

• No direct single-word synonyms. It is a specific species name. In general descriptive language, one might use phrases like "a common singing sparrow" or "the melodious sparrow," but these are not true synonyms.

Related Idioms or Phrases

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using the term "song sparrow." It is used literally to refer to the bird.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small songbird common in North America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• melospiza melodia