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baldpate

baldpate

9.9
A North American duck whose male has a white crown on its head
  • noun
  • /ˈbɔːldˌpeɪt/
  • US
translation icon : pato de cabeza blanca
  • The male baldpate is easily recognized by its distinctive white crown.

Examples

  • We spotted several baldpate ducks swimming near the marshy shore.

  • Birdwatchers flock to the lake each spring to catch a glimpse of the beautiful baldpate.

  • Look at that baldpate!

  • I spotted a baldpate swimming in the pond.

  • During our birdwatching trip, we were thrilled to see a male baldpate with its striking white crown swimming gracefully in the lake.

  • As spring arrives, many nature enthusiasts visit the wetlands in search of the colorful baldpate that nests there.

  • The distinct appearance of the baldpate makes it a favorite among birdwatchers who hope to spot this beautiful duck.

Synonyms

Anas americana
vsbaldpate
  • Specialized
9.9

A medium duck whose male has a white crown and a green patch by the eye

is a common name used for that duck in North America
American widgeon
vsbaldpate
  • US
7.9

A North American duck with a white patch on the top of the male's head

is the traditional informal name for the same North American species

Surface Forms

baldpate singular
baldpates plural

Morphology

baldpate = bald + pate (semi-transparent) = bald + pate

The name is a specialized species name; while the parts ('bald' + 'pate') describe the bird's white-crowned appearance, the specific zoological referent is not directly predictable for all learners.

Etymology

The word baldpate names a North American wigeon whose male has a white crown because it looks like a bald pate. Bald means 'without hair' and pate means 'head', so the bird's white top gave it this name.