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Dendroica petechia

Dendroica petechia

9.9
A small yellow bird from the Americas with a thin musical song
  • noun
  • /ˌdɛn.drəˈɪ.kə pəˈtiː.ki.ə/
  • Archaic
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  • The Dendroica petechia is easily recognized by its bright yellow plumage and musical song.

Examples

  • I spotted a Dendroica petechia in the garden yesterday.

  • Migratory patterns of Dendroica petechia have been extensively studied by ornithologists.

  • I spotted a Dendroica petechia in the mangrove forest during my birdwatching trip.

  • The Dendroica petechia is known for its bright yellow plumage.

  • I spotted a Dendroica petechia in the mangrove forest during my birdwatching trip.

  • Migratory patterns of Dendroica petechia have been extensively studied by ornithologists.

  • The Dendroica petechia is easily recognized by its bright yellow plumage and musical song.

Synonyms

yellow warbler
vsDendroica petechia
  • US
5.8

A small bright yellow bird that sings near streams and marshes

is the formal species name used by scientists rather than a description of appearance

Surface Forms

Dendroica petechia singular
Dendroica petechias plural

Morphology

Dendroica + petechia

This is a Latin binomial taxonomic name rather than a compositional English phrase: 'Dendroica' is a genus name and 'petechia' has no dictionary gloss here, so the specific meaning 'yellow warbler' cannot be derived from the constituents. Scientific names are proper nouns following taxonomic conventions, not ordinary compositional vocabulary, so a B1 learner who knows the parts would not predict the species identity.

Etymology

Dendroica petechia may come from old words: Dendroica meaning 'tree' and petechia meaning 'small spots'. So, this picture of a little yellow bird in trees with tiny marks on its feathers helps you remember the yellow warbler.