Parus atricapillus
- noun
- /ˈpɑːrəs ˌætrɪˈkæpɪləs/
- Specialized
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carbonero de capucha negra
- The Parus atricapillus is easily recognized by its black cap and white cheeks.
Examples
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Researchers studied the nesting habits of Parus atricapillus in various forest environments.
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I saw a Parus atricapillus at the bird feeder yesterday.
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During winter, flocks of Parus atricapillus visit backyard feeders for seeds.
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The Parus atricapillus is often found in mixed forests.
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During winter, flocks of Parus atricapillus visit backyard feeders for seeds.
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Researchers studied the nesting habits of Parus atricapillus in various forest environments.
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The Parus atricapillus is easily recognized by its black cap and white cheeks.
Synonyms
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8.5
A small North American bird with a black cap, white cheeks, and a gray body known for its clear call
Surface Forms
Morphology
Parus + atricapillus
This is a Latin taxonomic binomial rather than a compositional English phrase: 'Parus' signals a bird genus but 'atricapillus' is a non-English Latin compound (not listed in the learner dictionary) whose parts (atri- 'black', capillus 'hair/cap') are unlikely to be known by a B1 learner. Because the species epithet is not a transparent English word and the name follows scientific naming conventions, the overall meaning (black-capped chickadee) cannot be reliably derived from the constituents by an average B1 learner.
Etymology
Parus atricapillus comes from Latin words that describe the bird's look. The first part, Parus, refers to a small bird like a 'chickadee', and atricapillus combines words meaning 'black' and 'cap', so the name literally means 'black-capped' and fits the little bird with a black cap and white cheeks.