Abert's Towhee

Pronunciation: /ˈæbərts ˈtoʊˌhi/

Definitions of Abert's towhee

noun a type of bird in the sparrow family, typically found in the southwestern United States and Mexico

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an Abert's towhee in the park.

A2 Abert's towhee is a bird species commonly found in the southwestern United States.

B1 Birdwatchers often travel to Arizona to catch a glimpse of the elusive Abert's towhee.

B2 The distinctive call of the Abert's towhee can be heard throughout the desert.

C1 Researchers are studying the nesting habits of Abert's towhee to better understand their behavior.

C2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the habitat of Abert's towhee in order to ensure their survival.

Examples of Abert's towhee in a Sentence

formal The Abert's towhee is a bird species commonly found in the southwestern United States.

informal I saw an Abert's towhee in my backyard this morning, it was so cute!

slang That Abert's towhee is one cool bird, dude.

figurative Just like the Abert's towhee, she was elusive and hard to catch.

Grammatical Forms of Abert's towhee

• plural: Abert's towhees
• comparative: more Abert's towhee
• superlative: most Abert's towhee
• present tense: Abert's towhee is
• future tense: Abert's towhee will be
• perfect tense: Abert's towhee has been
• continuous tense: Abert's towhee is being
• singular: Abert's towhee
• positive degree: very Abert's towhee
• infinitive: to be Abert's towhee
• gerund: being Abert's towhee
• participle: Abert's towhee seen

Origin and Evolution of Abert's towhee

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: Abert's towhee is named after American naturalist James William Abert who first documented the bird during his explorations in the American Southwest in the mid-1800s.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Abert's towhee' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since it was first coined in the 19th century to refer to this specific species of bird.