Turdidae
Definition
Noun 1. A family of birds: Turdidae is the scientific family name for a large group of passerine birds commonly known as thrushes. This family includes many species known for their often melodious songs. 2. Taxonomic classification: In biological classification, Turdidae is a family within the order Passeriformes. Some taxonomic systems classify these birds as a subfamily (Turdinae) within the larger family Muscicapidae (Old World flycatchers).
Usage
- The word Turdidae is used almost exclusively in scientific, ornithological, or academic contexts when discussing bird taxonomy and classification.
- It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
Examples
- The American Robin and the Common Blackbird are both members of the family Turdidae.
- Recent genetic studies have led to debates about whether Turdidae should remain a distinct family or be merged as a subfamily.
- An ornithologist specialized in the behavior of Turdidae.
Advanced Usage
- The classification of Turdidae has been revised. Modern molecular studies often place traditional turdid birds within an expanded family Muscicapidae, with Turdidae considered the subfamily Turdinae.
Variants and Related Words
- Thrush (n.): The common name for birds in the family Turdidae (e.g., Song Thrush, Hermit Thrush).
- Turdinae (n.): The subfamily name for thrushes within the family Muscicapidae, according to some taxonomic systems.
- Turdus (n.): A large genus within Turdidae, containing many typical thrushes like the Common Blackbird ().
Synonyms
- Thrushes (common name)
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have different meanings in general language.
Noun
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thrushes; in some classifications considered a subfamily (Turdinae) of the family Muscicapidae
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