Coerebidae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A family of small passerine birds: Coerebidae is the taxonomic family name for a group of birds commonly known as honeycreepers. These birds are typically small, often brightly colored, and are native to the Neotropics.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Coerebidae family includes many species with specialized curved bills for feeding on nectar.
- Ornithologists have debated the classification of the Coerebidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The name "Coerebidae" is used in scientific literature to refer to this specific bird family within biological classification systems.
- Recent genetic studies have led to a re-evaluation of the species within Coerebidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Honeycreeper (n): The common name for birds belonging to the Coerebidae family.
- The bananaquit is a well-known honeycreeper.
Synonyms
- Honeycreeper family: A descriptive synonym for Coerebidae.
Noun
- the honeycreepers