alaudidae

Thân thiện

A lark, a member of the Alaudidae family, sings from a fence post at dawn.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of birds: "Alaudidae" is the scientific family name for a group of small to medium-sized, terrestrial songbirds commonly known as larks.
   • Taxonomic classification: In biological taxonomy, "Alaudidae" refers to the specific family within the order Passeriformes that includes all lark species.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Alaudidae family is known for its elaborate and often continuous flight songs.
  • Ornithologists study the behavior and migration patterns of the Alaudidae.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific literature: The term is used in formal ornithological contexts to discuss evolutionary relationships, anatomical features, or ecological roles specific to this bird family.
  • The research paper focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the Alaudidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Lark (n): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Alaudidae.
  • The skylark is a well-known member of the lark family.
• Alaudid (adj/n): An adjective describing something related to the Alaudidae family, or occasionally used as a noun for a member of the family.
  • The alaudid song structure is distinct from other passerines.

Synonyms

• Larks: The common, non-scientific term for birds of the family Alaudidae.

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Passeriformes: The order to which the Alaudidae family belongs.
• Songbird: A general descriptive term that applies to larks, as they are known for their vocalizations.

Học thuật

Noun

1. larks

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Alaudidae
• family Alaudidae