Sagittariidae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A family of large, terrestrial birds of prey comprising a single living species, the secretary bird: Sagittariidae is the scientific family name for the secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius), a distinctive, long-legged bird native to sub-Saharan African grasslands and savannas.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Sagittariidae is a unique family of raptors.
- Ornithologists classify the secretary bird within the family Sagittariidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to specify the taxonomic family.
- The order Accipitriformes includes several families, such as Accipitridae (hawks and eagles) and Sagittariidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Sagittarius serpentarius (n): The binomial name (genus and species) for the secretary bird.
- Sagittarius serpentarius is the sole member of the family Sagittariidae.
Synonyms
- Secretary bird family: A common descriptive synonym.
- Family Sagittariidae: The full taxonomic designation.
Noun
- secretary birds