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Acridotheres tristis

Acridotheres tristis

9.9
A dark brown bird with a crest from southeast Asia often seen in cities
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : myna común
  • The Acridotheres tristis thrives in both urban and rural environments across its native range.

Examples

  • The introduction of Acridotheres tristis to new habitats has led to significant ecological changes.

  • Researchers observed the distinctive calls of the Acridotheres tristis in the city park.

  • The Acridotheres tristis is often seen in urban areas.

  • Have you spotted an Acridotheres tristis in your garden?

  • In the early morning, the Acridotheres tristis can be heard singing loudly from the treetops.

  • The Acridotheres tristis is known for its ability to mimic human speech and other sounds.

  • Many tourists enjoy watching the Acridotheres tristis as it forages for food in the open fields.

Synonyms

myna
vsAcridotheres tristis
1 7.7

A bird like a starling from tropical Asia that makes loud calls and copies sounds

refers to one specific species native to southeastern Asia rather than the broader group
crested myna
vsAcridotheres tristis
  • Philippine
9.9

A dark brown bird from southeast Asia with a tuft of feathers on its head that often lives in cities

is the scientific species name for the same dark brown crested bird

Surface Forms

Acridotheres tristis singular
Acridotheres tristis plural

Morphology

Acridotheres + tristis

This is a Linnaean binomial (genus + species): knowing 'Acridotheres' (a genus of mynas) allows a learner to infer the phrase names a particular species within that genus, so the taxonomic relation is compositional. However, the species epithet 'tristis' (and the specific identity “common myna”) is not transparently derivable from the words themselves and understanding binomial naming conventions may be beyond an average B1 learner, so the transparency is partial.

Etymology

Acridotheres tristis may come from old Greek and Latin words that make a clear picture: Acridotheres likely means 'grasshopper hunter' and tristis means 'sad'. So the name helps you remember a dark, plain bird that often eats insects like grasshoppers.