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Parus bicolor

Parus bicolor

9.9
A small gray bird with a crest common in eastern North America
  • noun
  • /ˈpɑːrəs ˈbaɪˌkɒlər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : carbonero bicolor
  • The Parus bicolor is easily recognized by its distinctive crest and gray plumage.

Examples

  • Studying the feeding habits of Parus bicolor can reveal important insights into forest ecosystems.

  • I spotted a Parus bicolor in my backyard yesterday.

  • Birdwatchers in Ohio often spot the Parus bicolor among oak trees in the spring.

  • Have you ever seen a Parus bicolor up close?

  • Birdwatchers in Ohio often spot the Parus bicolor among oak trees in the spring.

  • The Parus bicolor is easily recognized by its distinctive crest and gray plumage.

  • Studying the feeding habits of Parus bicolor can reveal important insights into forest ecosystems.

Synonyms

tufted titmouse
vsParus bicolor
  • US
9.2

A small gray songbird with a crest on its head found in eastern North America

has identical meaning but is an alternative name used for the same bird

Surface Forms

Parus bicolor singular
Parus bicolors plural

Morphology

Parus + bicolor

This is a taxonomic binomial combining the genus name 'Parus' (a bird genus) with the descriptive epithet 'bicolor' (two-colored), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to a two-colored Parus bird. The exact common name (tufted titmouse) may be unknown, but the compositional, descriptive structure is regular and cross-linguistically transparent, making the basic meaning accessible to B1 learners.

Etymology

Parus bicolor may come from old Latin words: Parus meant a small 'tit' bird and bicolor means 'two-coloured', because this little crested bird shows two main colours on its body. That's why the name points to the small, two-coloured titmouse we know today.