Erithacus svecicus

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A small songbird from northern Europe and Asia with a bright blue patch on its throat

noun

Specialized

: Erithacus svecicus

The Erithacus svecicus displays a vivid blue patch on its throat during the breeding season.

Examples

The Erithacus svecicus is known for its vibrant blue throat.
The migratory patterns of Erithacus svecicus take it from Asia to parts of Europe each year.
Birdwatchers in Scandinavia are often excited to spot the elusive Erithacus svecicus.
Look! An Erithacus svecicus just flew by!
The Erithacus svecicus is a colorful songbird often found in the wetlands of northern Europe.
During spring, many people travel to see the Erithacus svecicus as it sings in the bushes.
With its striking blue throat, the Erithacus svecicus is a favorite among bird enthusiasts.

Synonyms

bluethroat

vsErithacus svecicus

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A small songbird found in northern Europe and Asia whose male has a bright blue patch on its throat

is the formal scientific species name used for that bird

Surface Forms

Erithacus svecicus singular

Erithacus svecicus plural

Morphology

Erithacus + svecicus

This is a Latin binomial combining the genus name 'Erithacus' (a group of thrush-like birds) with a species epithet. A learner who knew both constituents and the convention that Latin epithets mark a particular species could infer it denotes a specific bird, but they would not be able to derive the common name 'bluethroat' or full descriptive meaning from the parts alone.

Etymology

Erithacus svecicus is the scientific name for a small songbird with a bright blue patch on its throat. People call it the 'bluethroat' because that blue on the throat is easy to see, so the name helps you remember which bird it is.