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Chrysolophus pictus

Chrysolophus pictus

9.9
A bright crested bird called the golden pheasant from western China and central Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Chrysolophus pictus
  • Wild populations of Chrysolophus pictus can be found in the forests of western China.

Examples

  • The Chrysolophus pictus is admired for its vivid golden and red plumage.

  • Many bird watchers travel to see the Chrysolophus pictus in its natural habitat.

  • Many zoos feature the Chrysolophus pictus due to its striking appearance.

  • The Chrysolophus pictus is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Many zoos feature the Chrysolophus pictus due to its striking appearance.

  • The Chrysolophus pictus is admired for its vivid golden and red plumage.

  • Wild populations of Chrysolophus pictus can be found in the forests of western China.

Synonyms

golden pheasant
vsChrysolophus pictus
  • UK
7.9

A brightly colored bird with feathers on its head whose male has red and gold feathers

is the scientific formal name used for that same species in biology

Surface Forms

Chrysolophus pictus singular
Chrysolophus pictuses plural

Morphology

Chrysolophus + pictus

This is a Latin binomial (scientific) name rather than a compositional English phrase, and a B1 learner who knows the listed constituents would not be able to infer the common-name meaning. One constituent ('pictus') is not a plain English word here and the genus name functions as a proper noun, so the overall referent (‘golden pheasant’) is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Chrysolophus pictus is the scientific name for the golden pheasant. The name comes from Greek chryso- ('gold') and lophus ('crest') plus Latin pictus ('painted'), so it creates the picture of a bird with a golden crest and bright, 'painted' feathers.