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Oriolus oriolus

Oriolus oriolus

9.9
A bright yellow bird with black wings that sings and lives in Europe and western Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The male Oriolus oriolus is recognized by its vivid yellow body and melodious song.

Examples

  • During migration season, birdwatchers hope to catch a glimpse of the elusive Oriolus oriolus among the trees.

  • The bright plumage of the Oriolus oriolus makes it a favorite among nature photographers in Europe.

  • Conservationists are studying the habitat changes affecting populations of Oriolus oriolus across Europe.

  • Look at that Oriolus oriolus!

  • The Oriolus oriolus sings beautifully.

  • Birdwatchers often gather in spring to listen to the captivating song of the Oriolus oriolus in the blooming trees.

  • In many European gardens, the Oriolus oriolus can be spotted feasting on ripe fruits and insects.

Synonyms

golden oriole
vsOriolus oriolus
  • UK
7.5

A bright yellow songbird with black wings that lives in Europe and North Africa

is native to Europe and western Asia not North Africa

Surface Forms

Oriolus oriolus singular
Oriolus orioluses plural

Morphology

Oriolus + Oriolus

If a learner knows the constituent 'Oriolus' as the genus name for orioles, they can infer that 'Oriolus oriolus' refers to an oriole (i.e., a particular bird species), so part of the meaning is recoverable from the parts. However, recognizing the exact species and understanding the Latin binomial naming convention (repetition of genus/species epithet) requires background knowledge beyond basic vocabulary, so the relation is only partially predictable to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Oriolus oriolus gets its name from an old Latin word oriolus, which probably came from 'aureolus' meaning 'golden', because the bird's bright yellow feathers look like gold. So the name points to the bird's golden color.