Vireonidae
Definition
Noun 1. A family of small, primarily insectivorous songbirds native to the Americas: Vireonidae refers to a taxonomic family of passerine birds commonly known as vireos. They are characterized by their stout, slightly hooked bills used for catching insects, and their often plain, greenish or yellowish plumage.
Usage Examples
- The Vireonidae family includes many species, such as the red-eyed vireo and the white-eyed vireo.
- Birdwatchers in North America often look for members of the Vireonidae during spring migration.
- The song of a Vireonidae is typically a repetitive, simple phrase.
Advanced Usage
- In ornithological texts, Vireonidae is used in its capitalized form as the formal scientific family name.
- The study focused on the foraging behavior within Vireonidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Vireo (n): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Vireonidae.
- A warbling vireo was heard in the oak tree.
Synonyms
- Vireos (n): The common, non-scientific term for birds in this family.
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy and does not have other common definitions.
Noun
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small insectivorous American songbirds
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