bombycillidae

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Definition

Noun: 1. A family of birds within the suborder Oscines (songbirds): This is the scientific name for the family of birds commonly known as waxwings. They are characterized by their sleek, crested appearance, soft, silky plumage, and often have red, waxy tips on some wing feathers.

Usage
  • The word Bombycillidae is used almost exclusively in formal, scientific, or academic contexts (e.g., ornithology, biology, taxonomy) to classify and discuss this specific family of birds.
  • It is a proper noun (the name of a taxonomic family) and is typically capitalized.
Examples
  • In taxonomic classification, the Bohemian Waxwing belongs to the family Bombycillidae.
  • The Bombycillidae are known for their nomadic winter movements in search of fruit.
  • Ornithologists study the feeding habits of the Bombycillidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In binomial nomenclature: The family name Bombycillidae is part of a hierarchical system. For example, the Cedar Waxwing's full classification includes: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Aves, Order: Passeriformes, Family: Bombycillidae, Genus: , Species: .
Variants and Related Words
  • Bombycilla (noun): The genus within the family Bombycillidae, containing the waxwing species (e.g., , the Bohemian Waxwing).
  • waxwing (noun): The common name for any bird in the family Bombycillidae (e.g., Cedar Waxwing, Bohemian Waxwing).
Synonyms
  • waxwing family: This is a descriptive synonym used in less technical language.
Notes
  • There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this highly specific scientific term.
  • The suborder Oscines referenced in the definition are also known as "passerines" or "songbirds," characterized by a complex vocal organ.
Noun
  1. a family of birds of the suborder Oscines

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