family Bucerotidae

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Definition

Proper noun: - A taxonomic family of birds: The family Bucerotidae is the scientific classification for a group of birds commonly known as hornbills. This family is characterized by large, often brightly colored, curved bills, which are frequently topped with a prominent casque.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The family Bucerotidae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
    • Ornithologists study the unique nesting behavior of the family Bucerotidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in scientific contexts to specify a precise biological classification.
    • The genus Buceros belongs to the family Bucerotidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bucerotidae: The standard form of the taxonomic family name.
  • hornbill (n): The common name for any bird species within the family Bucerotidae.
    • The great hornbill is one of the largest members of the Bucerotidae family.
Synonyms
  • Hornbills: The common English name for the bird family.
Notes
  • This term is primarily used in scientific, zoological, and ornithological contexts. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.
Noun
  1. hornbills

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