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Dendroica

Dendroica

9.9
A group of small songbirds called warblers from the Americas now usually placed in Setophaga
  • noun
  • /ˌdɛnˈdroʊɪkə/
  • Archaic
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  • Several species formerly classified under Dendroica are now placed in the genus Setophaga.

Examples

  • The Dendroica warblers were extensively studied by ornithologists in North America.

  • The Dendroica species are known for their vibrant colors.

  • Bird-watchers often referred to the distinctive plumage of the Dendroica group.

  • Look at that Dendroica perched on the branch!

  • Bird-watchers often referred to the distinctive plumage of the Dendroica group.

  • Several species formerly classified under Dendroica are now placed in the genus Setophaga.

  • The Dendroica warblers were extensively studied by ornithologists in North America.

Synonyms

Setophaga
vsDendroica
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small songbirds found across the Americas

is a former separate genus now merged into the current genus

Compounds

Dendroica auduboni
  • Archaic
9.9

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

Dendroica fusca
  • Archaic
9.9

A small North American songbird with a bright orange throat and black-and-white markings

Dendroica striata
  • Specialized
9.9

A small North American bird with a black and white head

Surface Forms

Dendroica singular
Dendroicas plural

Etymology

Dendroica comes from Greek parts dendro- meaning 'tree' and -oica meaning 'home' or 'one who lives'. So it means 'tree dweller', an easy image for the small songbirds in the Americas that live in trees and were once placed in that genus.