columbidae

Thân thiện

A dove from the columbidae family perches on a garden fence.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of birds: Columbidae is the scientific family name for a group of birds that includes all species of doves and pigeons.

Usage

• The word "Columbidae" is used in formal, scientific, or academic contexts, such as zoology, ornithology, and biology, to classify and discuss these birds as a taxonomic group.
• It is a proper noun (the name of a specific family) and is typically capitalized.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The rock dove, common in cities, belongs to the family Columbidae.
  • Ornithologists study the evolutionary history of Columbidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: Used to specify the biological family ranking below order (Columbiformes) and above genus (e.g., , ).
  • The order Columbiformes contains only the family Columbidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Columbiform (adj): Relating to the order Columbiformes, which includes the family Columbidae.
• Columbid (n/adj): A member of the family Columbidae; pertaining to this family.
  • The mourning dove is a well-known columbid.

Synonyms

• Pigeon and dove family: A common, non-scientific way to refer to the group.
• (Note: In scientific classification, there are no true synonyms for a formal taxonomic name like Columbidae.)

Different Meanings

• The word "Columbidae" has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to the biological family of doves and pigeons. It does not have other general or figurative meanings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. doves and pigeons

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Columbidae
• family Columbidae