prothonotary warbler

noun

a wood warbler, Protonotaria citrea, of the eastern U.S., having an orange-yellow head and underparts, and bluish-gray wings and tail.

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; so called because its coloration resembles the robes traditionally worn by prothonotaries

Another of this family conspicuous for its brilliant coloring is the prothonotary warbler.

That day I found the first nest of the prothonotary warbler.

Wayne heard one singing exactly like a prothonotary warbler, this song lasting for more than 20 minutes.

I hoped it was a prothonotary warbler, a bird I had never seen, and about whose notes I knew nothing.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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