yellowthroat
- noun
- /ˈjɛloʊˌθroʊt/
- US
:
gorrion garganta amarilla
- Many birders enjoy the cheerful song of the yellowthroat in the early morning hours.
- the common yellowthroat
- yellowthroat warbler
Examples
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Common Yellowthroat
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The vibrant feathers of the yellowthroat make it a delightful sight in the marshes during summer.
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While birdwatching, I was thrilled to spot a yellowthroat hopping through the reeds.
Synonyms
A small North American songbird with a bright yellow front and a black face mask
A small bird with a bright yellow throat found in wet places like marshes
A small North American bird whose male has a black face mask and a bright yellow throat
Compounds
A small bird with a bright yellow throat found in wet places like marshes
- Specialized
A small North American bird whose male has a black face mask and a bright yellow throat
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Yellowthroat is a simple compound of yellow and throat, literally meaning 'yellow throat'. It was given to the small American warbler because of its bright yellow throat, so the name directly describes the bird, much like bluebird or blackbird.
