swamp sparrow

Thân thiện

A swamp sparrow perches on a cattail in a marsh.

Definition

Noun: 1. A North American songbird (Melospiza georgiana) of the sparrow family (Passerellidae), typically found in marshy or wetland habitats. This small, brown-streaked bird is known for its distinctive song and preference for dense, wet vegetation.

Usage

• The swamp sparrow is a common sight in cattail marshes throughout eastern North America.
• Birdwatchers can identify the swamp sparrow by its rusty cap and wings and its clear, trilling song.
• Unlike the song sparrow, the swamp sparrow has a grayer breast with less prominent streaking.

Advanced Usage

• As a subject of ornithological study: The swamp sparrow is often studied for its vocal learning and geographic song variations. : The research paper focused on the dialect differences between populations of swamp sparrow.

Variants and Related Words

• Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana): The full scientific name.
• Melospiza: The genus to which the swamp sparrow, song sparrow, and Lincoln's sparrow belong.

Synonyms

• Melospiza georgiana: The scientific binomial name.
• Marsh sparrow: A less common but descriptive alternative name referencing its habitat.

Different Meanings

Note: "Swamp sparrow" is a specific compound noun referring to a single species of bird. It does not have other distinct meanings. The word "swamp" alone has separate definitions (a wetland; to overwhelm), and "sparrow" alone refers to a broader family of small passerine birds.

Học thuật

Noun

1. North American finch of marshy area

Từ đồng nghĩa

• melospiza georgiana