cuculidae

Thân thiện

A cuckoo from the family Cuculidae perches on a tree branch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of birds: "Cuculidae" is the scientific name for a family of birds that includes species such as the common cuckoo, the ani, and the roadrunner. Members of this family are often known for their distinctive calls and, in some species, brood parasitism (laying eggs in the nests of other birds).

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The Cuculidae family is diverse, with species found on every continent except Antarctica.
  • Ornithologists study the unique breeding behaviors of the Cuculidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used in scientific and zoological writing to classify and discuss this specific bird family.
  • The genus Cuculus belongs to the family Cuculidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Cuckoo (n): A common name for many birds within the Cuculidae family.
  • We heard a cuckoo calling from the woods.
• Ani (n): A type of bird in the Cuculidae family, known for its black plumage and long tail.
• Roadrunner (n): A fast-running bird of the Cuculidae family, found in North and Central America.

Synonyms

• Cuckoo family: A common, non-scientific synonym for Cuculidae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. includes cuckoo; ani; roadrunner

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cuculidae
• family Cuculidae