tanager
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of small to medium-sized songbird: A tanager is any of numerous New World woodland birds belonging to the family Thraupidae, characterized by the males having brightly colored plumage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We spotted a scarlet tanager in the oak tree.
- The vibrant colors of the male tanager are a spectacular sight in the forest canopy.
Advanced Usage
- In ornithological context: The term is used precisely to refer to members of this specific bird family, often noted for their role in seed dispersal and insect control.
- The study focused on the migratory patterns of the summer tanager.
Variants and Related Words
- Thraupidae: (n) The scientific family name for tanagers.
- Specific species names: Scarlet tanager, summer tanager, western tanager.
Synonyms
- Songbird: A broader category that includes tanagers.
- Passerine: Refers to the perching bird order to which tanagers belong.
Noun
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any of numerous New World woodland birds having brightly colored males
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