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Bullock's oriole

Bullock's oriole

9.0
A bright orange and black songbird found in western North America
  • noun
  • /ˈbʊlɪks ˈɔriˌoʊl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : oriol de Bullock
  • The Bullock's oriole builds its hanging nest in tall willow trees near streams.

Examples

  • During spring migration, many birdwatchers hope to catch a glimpse of a Bullock's oriole.

  • We spotted a brilliant Bullock's oriole perched on the cottonwood branch.

  • Look at that beautiful Bullock's oriole perched on the tree!

  • I saw a Bullock's oriole in the park yesterday.

  • Many birdwatchers gathered at the park to observe a stunning Bullock's oriole singing in the trees.

  • While hiking in the mountains, we were excited to hear the cheerful song of a Bullock's oriole nearby.

  • As spring approached, the vibrant colors of the Bullock's oriole brightened the landscape with their presence.

Synonyms

Icterus galbula bullockii
vsBullock's oriole
  • Specialized
9.9

A western North American oriole with bright orange and black feathers

is the common everyday name used instead of the Latin form

Surface Forms

Bullock's oriole singular
Bullock's orioles plural

Morphology

Bullock's + oriole

A learner who knows 'oriole' will understand this refers to a kind of songbird and the possessive 'Bullock's' signals a particular named variety, so the basic category (a specific oriole) is derivable. However, 'Bullock's' is a proper name that does not convey the bird's distinctive features or taxonomic status, so the full, precise meaning (the specific species/subspecies and its appearance) is not predictable without prior exposure.

Etymology

Bullock's oriole is named after a collector called Bullock who first sent the bird to scientists. So the name is the person's name plus the bird type oriole, and today it refers to this bright yellow-and-black western songbird.