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Parus caeruleus

Parus caeruleus

9.9
A small European bird with bright blue wings, tail, and head
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : herrerillo
  • The Parus caeruleus is easily recognized by its striking blue plumage.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the nesting habits of Parus caeruleus in urban environments.

  • A pair of Parus caeruleus visited the garden feeder every morning.

  • Look at that Parus caeruleus!

  • The Parus caeruleus is a delightful bird to observe.

  • A pair of Parus caeruleus visited the garden feeder every morning.

  • Researchers studied the nesting habits of Parus caeruleus in urban environments.

  • The Parus caeruleus is easily recognized by its striking blue plumage.

Synonyms

blue tit
vsParus caeruleus
  • UK
1 5.7

A small European songbird with bright blue wings, tail and crown

is the formal Latin scientific name for the same bird
tomtit
vsParus caeruleus
  • UK
1 9.9

A small European bird with bright blue wings, tail, and head

is the scientific name describing a general bright blue rather than cobalt

Surface Forms

Parus caeruleus singular
Parus caeruleuses plural

Morphology

Parus + caeruleus

This is a Latin binomial composed of genus + specific epithet: 'Parus' denotes a tit genus and 'caeruleus' means 'blue' in Latin, so someone who knows both constituents can directly infer it refers to the blue tit. Although 'caeruleus' is a Latin word and may be unfamiliar to many learners, the meaning is compositional for a learner who knows both parts and understands scientific naming conventions.

Etymology

Parus caeruleus comes from two Latin words: Parus meaning 'tit', a small bird, and caeruleus meaning 'blue'. So the name literally says 'blue tit', which is why it is used for the small bird with bright blue feathers today.