Icterus Spurius (Noun)
Meaning
The male is chestnut-and-black.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The male icterus spurius is chestnut-and-black, a coloration shared by several other species of New World orioles.
- The icterus spurius, or orchard oriole, is recognized by its distinctive chestnut-and-black plumage in males.
- During courtship displays, the male icterus spurius showcases its vibrant chestnut-and-black feathers to potential mates.
- The icterus spurius, a medium-sized songbird, features a striking chestnut-and-black coloration in males that distinguishes it from other oriole species.
- Male icterus spurius individuals exhibit a striking chestnut-and-black plumage, while females display a more subdued yellowish-green coloration.