Emberizidae

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Definition
  1. Noun (plural, treated as singular or plural):
    • A family of passerine birds: Emberizidae is the scientific family name for a group of small to medium-sized seed-eating birds, primarily including buntings and certain New World sparrows. These birds are characterized by their conical bills adapted for cracking seeds.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Emberizidae family contains over 300 species.
    • Birdwatchers study the migration patterns of Emberizidae.
    • The song of many Emberizidae is simple and repetitive.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss this specific bird family.
    • Recent DNA studies have led to the reclassification of some species within the Emberizidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Emberizid (noun/adjective): A member of the Emberizidae family; relating to this family.
    • The emberizid perched on the fence post. (noun)
    • The guide described the bird's emberizid characteristics. (adjective)
Synonyms
  • Bunting family: A common name for the family.
  • New World sparrows and buntings: A descriptive synonym referencing key member groups.
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Passerine: Refers to the perching bird order (Passeriformes) to which this family belongs.
  • Fringillidae: The finch family, a related group sometimes compared or contrasted with Emberizidae in ornithology.
Noun
  1. buntings and some New World sparrows

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