Audubon warbler

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A small songbird with a yellow throat and streaked feathers found in western North America

noun
/ˈɔːdʒəˌbɒn ˈwɔːrblər/

: reinita Audubon

The Audubon warbler is easily recognized by its yellow throat and gray head.

Examples

We spotted an Audubon warbler during our hike in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The distinct streaked plumage of the Audubon warbler is a highlight for many bird enthusiasts.
Many birdwatchers visit the region hoping to see the colorful Audubon warbler.
I spotted an Audubon warbler in the park yesterday.
The Audubon warbler is known for its vibrant colors.
The Audubon warbler has a striking yellow throat that makes it easy to identify in the wild.
During our birdwatching trip, we saw a beautiful Audubon warbler perched on a tree branch.

Synonyms

Dendroica auduboni

vsAudubon warbler

Archaic

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A small songbird from western North America often seen in pine forests called Audubon's warbler

is the common English name used rather than the Latin form

Audubon's warbler

vsAudubon warbler

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A small songbird found in western North America with a yellow throat and rump

emphasizes a streaked overall plumage rather than a yellow rump

Surface Forms

Audubon warbler singular

Audubon warblers plural

Morphology

Audubon + warbler

The head noun 'warbler' clearly identifies the item as a small songbird, so a learner who knows 'warbler' will understand that this refers to a kind or species of bird. However, 'Audubon' is a proper name with no descriptive meaning for a learner, so while the phrase compositionally signals a specific variety (a warbler associated with Audubon), the precise sense and attributes are not derivable from the constituents alone.

Etymology

The name Audubon warbler comes from John James Audubon, a famous American bird painter who studied birds, and warbler means a small singing bird. So the name 'honors' Audubon and tells you this is a bird species.