family Coerebidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The Coerebidae family: A taxonomic family of small, often brightly colored passerine birds commonly known as honeycreepers. These birds are primarily found in tropical regions of the Americas and are characterized by their slender, curved bills adapted for feeding on nectar.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The vibrant plumage of birds in the family Coerebidae attracts many birdwatchers to the tropics.
    • Ornithologists have debated the classification of the family Coerebidae and its relation to other tanager families.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to refer to this specific avian family.
    • The study focused on the nectar-feeding adaptations within the family Coerebidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coerebidae (n): The standard taxonomic name for the family.
  • Honeycreeper (n): The common name for individual bird species within this family.
    • The bananaquit is a well-known honeycreeper.
Synonyms
  • Honeycreepers: The common name for the group of birds constituting this family.
Noun
  1. the honeycreepers

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