family Aegypiidae

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Definition

Noun: - In some taxonomic classifications, a family of birds comprising the Old World vultures. This group is more commonly included within the broader family Accipitridae (which also includes hawks, eagles, and kites).

Usage
  • The term is used in specialized ornithological contexts to discuss a specific, sometimes disputed, taxonomic grouping of vultures.
  • It is a scientific, taxonomic name and is not used in everyday language.
Examples
  • "The bearded vulture, or lammergeier, is sometimes placed within the family Aegypiidae."
  • "Some researchers argue for the separation of these scavengers into Aegypiidae, while others maintain they belong to Accipitridae."
Advanced Usage
  • The classification Aegypiidae represents a "splitting" approach in taxonomy, where a distinct family is created for a subgroup. The more common "lumping" approach places these birds in Accipitridae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Aegypiinae (noun): When Old World vultures are classified as a subfamily within Accipitridae, they are often referred to as Aegypiinae.
  • Old World vulture (noun): The common name for the birds in question, distinguishing them from the unrelated New World vultures (family Cathartidae).
Synonyms
  • Old World vultures (as a group): This is the common name for the birds classified under Aegypiidae.
  • Accipitridae (in a broader sense): The more widely accepted family name that encompasses these birds.
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary meaning is strictly taxonomic. It does not describe behavior, habitat, or morphology, but rather a proposed evolutionary relationship.
  • Its usage directly implies a debate or alternative viewpoint in scientific classification.
Noun
  1. in some classifications considered the family comprising the Old World vultures which are more often included in the family Accipitridae

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