Mimidae
Definition
Proper noun 1. A taxonomic family of birds: Mimidae is the scientific name for a family of passerine birds commonly known as the mimic thrushes. This family is known for its members' strong vocal abilities, including mimicry of other birds and sounds. It includes birds such as mockingbirds, catbirds, and thrashers.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Northern Mockingbird, a master of imitation, belongs to the family Mimidae.
- Ornithologists study the complex songs produced by birds in the Mimidae family.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, Mimidae is used to group species based on shared evolutionary traits and genetic data.
- The recent DNA analysis confirmed the placement of the Bahama Mockingbird within Mimidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Mimid (noun, informal): A bird belonging to the family Mimidae.
- Several mimids frequent the backyard feeder.
- Mimetic (adjective): Relating to mimicry. While not a direct variant, it describes a key characteristic of the family.
- The mimetic songs of the thrasher are remarkable.
Synonyms
- Mimic thrushes (common name): The informal collective name for birds in this family.
- Mockingbird family (descriptive term): A common way to refer to the group, though it is not scientifically precise as the family includes more than just mockingbirds.
Different Meanings
The word Mimidae has a single, specific meaning in scientific (zoological/ornithological) English. It does not have general English definitions or idiomatic uses outside of its taxonomic context. It is not used as a phrasal verb or in idioms.
Noun
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sometimes considered a subfamily of Troglodytidae: mockingbirds; catbirds; thrashers
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