pileolated warbler

pileolated warbler
\\ˈpīlēəˌlād.ə̇d-\ noun
Etymology: pileolated capped, from Latin pilleolus, pileolus small cap (diminutive of pilleus, pileus felt cap) + English -ate + -ed — more at pile (hair)
: a northwestern warbler that is a variety (Wilsonia pusilla pileolata) of Wilson's warbler distinguished by a brighter olive green on the upper parts and a deeper yellow beneath

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either of two western subspecies of Wilson's warbler.

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  • pileolated warbler — either of two western subspecies of Wilson s warbler. * * * …   Universalium

  • golden pileolated warbler — noun : a Pacific coast warbler (Wilsonia pusilla chryseola) similar to but brighter in color than the pileolated warbler …   Useful english dictionary

  • Wilson's warbler — noun yellow wood warbler with a black crown • Syn: ↑Wilson s blackcap, ↑Wilsonia pusilla • Hypernyms: ↑New World warbler, ↑wood warbler * * * noun or wilso …   Useful english dictionary

  • Wilson's warbler — a North American warbler, Wilsonia pusilla, having yellow plumage and a black patch on top of the head. Cf. pileolated warbler. [1900 05, Amer.; see WILSON S STORM PETREL] * * * …   Universalium

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