Thraupidae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A family of small to medium-sized passerine birds: Thraupidae refers to a taxonomic family of birds commonly known as tanagers, found primarily in the Neotropics. They are often brightly colored.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Thraupidae family includes over 400 species.
- Birdwatchers travel to South America to observe various members of the Thraupidae.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific/ornithological contexts: The term is used in formal biological classification.
- The study focused on the evolutionary history of the Thraupidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Tanager (n): The common name for birds in the Thraupidae family.
- The scarlet tanager is a well-known species.
Synonyms
- Tanagers: The common name for the family.
- Neotropical tanagers: A descriptive term specifying their primary habitat.
Noun
- tanagers