tringa melanoleuca
Definition
Noun A large North American shorebird of the sandpiper family, characterized by long yellow legs and a long, slender, slightly upturned bill. It is formally known as the Greater Yellowlegs.
Usage
The term "tringa melanoleuca" is the scientific binomial name (genus and species) for the Greater Yellowlegs. It is used primarily in formal, technical, ornithological, and academic contexts to precisely identify this specific bird species.
Examples
- The wetland survey recorded the presence of .
- is often distinguished from the Lesser Yellowlegs by its larger size and longer bill.
- A key identifying feature of is its distinctive, loud, three-note call.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, is the genus for various shorebirds, and is the specific species epithet, meaning "black and white" in Greek, referring to the bird's contrasting plumage.
Variants and Related Words
- Greater Yellowlegs: The common English name for .
- Yellowlegs: The informal group name that can refer to either the Greater () or Lesser Yellowlegs ().
- Tringa: The genus name.
- Shorebird / Wader: General terms for birds in this ecological group.
Synonyms
- Greater Yellowlegs
Related Phrases
- Species identification: The process of distinguishing from similar species like (Lesser Yellowlegs).
Noun
- a variety of yellowlegs
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