Capitonidae

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Barbets: A family of birds, the Capitonidae, comprising the barbets. These are tropical birds characterized by their stout bills, often brightly colored plumage, and a diet consisting mainly of fruit and insects.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Capitonidae are known for their distinctive, heavy beaks.
  • Ornithologists study the diverse species within the family Capitonidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic contexts: The term is used in scientific classification to refer to a specific family of birds within the order Piciformes.
  • Recent phylogenetic studies have led to debates about the classification of the Capitonidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Barbet (n): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Capitonidae.
  • We spotted a colorful barbet, a member of the Capitonidae, in the rainforest.

Synonyms

• Barbets: The common name for the birds of this family.

Notes

• This is a specialized, scientific term primarily used in zoology and ornithology. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. barbets

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Capitonidae
• family Capitonidae