Pteroclididae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of birds: "Pteroclididae" is the scientific family name for a group of birds commonly known as sandgrouse. These are terrestrial birds found in open, arid regions like deserts and steppes, known for their pointed wings and fast flight.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Pteroclididae are adapted to life in dry habitats.
    • Ornithologists study the unique feather structure of the Pteroclididae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in scientific and zoological writing to specify the biological family.
    • The order Pterocliformes contains only the family Pteroclididae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sandgrouse (n): The common English name for birds in the family Pteroclididae.
    • We observed a flock of sandgrouse at the waterhole.
Synonyms
  • Sandgrouse family: A descriptive synonym.
  • Pteroclidae: An older, alternative spelling for the same family name sometimes found in literature.
Noun
  1. sandgrouses

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