bucconidae

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Definition

Noun 1. A family of tropical American birds: Bucconidae is the scientific family name for a group of birds commonly known as puffbirds. These are insectivorous birds found primarily in forested regions of Central and South America, characterized by their large heads, stout bills, and fluffy plumage.

Usage Examples
  • The Bucconidae are a distinct family within the order Piciformes.
  • Ornithologists study the foraging behavior of the Bucconidae.
  • Several species within the Bucconidae family are threatened by habitat loss.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss these birds taxonomically.
  • It can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe characteristics of the family.
    • The researcher compared the Bucconidae skeletal structure to that of jacamars.
Variants and Related Words
  • Puffbird (n): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Bucconidae.
    • We spotted a white-whiskered puffbird on the trail.
  • Bucconid (n or adj): A less common term referring to a member of the Bucconidae family or relating to it.
    • The bucconid's call is a low, repeated whistle.
Synonyms
  • Puffbirds (n): This is the standard common name synonym for birds of the family Bucconidae.
Notes on Meaning
  • The word "Bucconidae" has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is technical and refers precisely to this avian family.
Noun
  1. puffbirds

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