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Hylocichla guttata

Hylocichla guttata

9.9
A North American bird with a clear, flute-like song that lives in forests
  • noun
  • /haɪloʊˈsɪk.lə ˈɡʌt.ə.tə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Hylocichla guttata
  • The haunting song of the Hylocichla guttata is a highlight of spring mornings in eastern forests.

Examples

  • Researchers track Hylocichla guttata populations to monitor environmental changes in woodlands.

  • Have you ever seen a Hylocichla guttata in the wild?

  • Many birdwatchers hope to spot a Hylocichla guttata during the annual migration season.

  • The Hylocichla guttata is known for its beautiful song.

  • Many birdwatchers hope to spot a Hylocichla guttata during the annual migration season.

  • The haunting song of the Hylocichla guttata is a highlight of spring mornings in eastern forests.

  • Researchers track Hylocichla guttata populations to monitor environmental changes in woodlands.

Synonyms

wood thrush
vsHylocichla guttata
  • US
1 8.1

A large North American bird that sings beautifully in eastern woods

is the scientific name focusing on formal species naming rather than habitat
Hylocichla fuscescens
vsHylocichla guttata
  • Specialized
9.9

A brown songbird from North America with a clear flute-like song

is the scientific label emphasizing complex melodious song rather than colour

Surface Forms

Hylocichla guttata singular
Hylocichla guttatas plural

Morphology

Hylocichla + guttata

This is a Latin binomial composed of a genus name (Hylocichla, here defined as a group of birds) plus a species epithet. A learner who knows the constituents would likely infer it refers to a type of bird (category) but would not be able to derive the specific identity 'wood thrush' or detailed meaning, since species epithets are specialized/Latin and not transparently meaningful to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Hylocichla guttata comes from words that mean Hylocichla 'wood thrush' and guttata 'spotted'. Picture a small, spotted thrush singing in the woods; that image helps you remember that Hylocichla guttata is the scientific name for the 'wood thrush'.