coraciidae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A family of birds: Coraciidae is the scientific family name for a group of birds commonly known as rollers. They are Old World birds, typically brightly colored and known for their acrobatic aerial displays during courtship or territorial flights.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The European roller is a well-known member of the family Coraciidae.
- Ornithologists study the diverse species within Coraciidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The term "Coraciidae" is used primarily in scientific and zoological classifications to specify this particular family within the order Coraciiformes.
- The specimen was definitively classified under Coraciidae based on its morphological characteristics.
Variants and Related Words
- Coraciid (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the family Coraciidae.
- The coraciid beak shape is quite distinctive.
- Roller (n): The common name for birds in the family Coraciidae.
- We spotted a beautiful roller perched on the branch.
Synonyms
- Rollers: The common English name for the family.
- Old World rollers: A more descriptive synonym specifying their geographical distribution.
Notes on Meaning
- The term "Coraciidae" has a single, specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have different everyday meanings. It refers exclusively to the biological family of roller birds.
Noun
- rollers