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cazique

cazique

9.9
A tropical oriole with bright black and yellow or black and red feathers
  • noun
  • /kəˈziːk/
  • US
translation icon : cazique
  • The cazique can often be spotted in the dense rainforests of Central America.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a cazique building its elaborate nest high in the canopy.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to see the vibrant colors of the cazique during migration season.

  • Look at that striking cazique perched on the branch!

  • I spotted a beautiful cazique in the garden.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to see the vibrant colors of the cazique during migration season.

  • Researchers observed a cazique building its elaborate nest high in the canopy.

  • The cazique can often be spotted in the dense rainforests of Central America.

Synonyms

oriole
vscazique
  • US
7 7.3

A bright bird with orange and black or yellow feathers that sings

is a narrower tropical form within that broader group with red or yellow patterns
cacique
vscazique
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical American bird with black and yellow or black and red feathers

has identical meaning but is a different spelling variant

Surface Forms

cazique singular
caziques plural

Etymology

Cazique comes from Spanish cacique, which in turn comes from a Taíno word for a village 'chief'. Early observers gave the name to this bright, bold bird because its showy colours and loud calls seemed like a leader, so thinking of a proud village 'chief' helps you remember the bird today.