Cotingidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of passerine birds: "Cotingidae" is the scientific family name for a group of birds known as cotingas, which includes species like the umbrella birds and fruitcrows. These birds are typically found in tropical forests of Central and South America.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Cotingidae family includes some of the most colorful birds in the Neotropics.
- Ornithologists study the unique mating displays of the Cotingidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific classification to denote a specific avian family.
- The genus Cotinga belongs to the family Cotingidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Cotinga (n): A common name for many birds within the Cotingidae family.
- The spangled cotinga is a brilliant blue bird.
- Umbrella bird (n): A type of bird within the Cotingidae family, known for its distinctive crest.
- The long-wattled umbrella bird is a member of the Cotingidae.
Synonyms
- Cotingas: The common name for birds of this family.
- Umbrella birds: A specific subgroup within the family.
Related Terms
- Passerine (adj/n): Relating to or denoting birds of the order Passeriformes, which includes the Cotingidae family.
- Cotingidae are part of the large passerine order.
Noun
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cotingas; umbrella birds
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