Laniidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of passerine birds: Laniidae is the scientific family name for a group of birds commonly known as shrikes. These are predatory songbirds known for their habit of impaling prey on thorns or barbed wire.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The loggerhead shrike is a member of the family Laniidae.
    • Ornithologists study the hunting behavior of Laniidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in scientific and academic writing to refer to the bird family in a precise, biological classification.
    • The genus Lanius is the most speciose within Laniidae.
Variants and Related Words

  • Shrike (n): The common name for any bird within the family Laniidae.

    • A shrike was perched on the fence.

  • Lanius (n): The type genus (the central, representative genus) of the family Laniidae, containing many typical shrike species.

    • The great grey shrike belongs to the genus Lanius.
Synonyms
  • Butcherbirds: A common name for shrikes, referring to their habit of storing prey.
  • Passerine predators: A descriptive term highlighting their unique status as carnivorous songbirds.
Noun
  1. shrikes

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