family Coraciidae
Definition
- Noun:
- Family Coraciidae: A taxonomic family of birds within the order Coraciiformes, commonly known as rollers. These birds are characterized by their stout build, brightly colored plumage, and acrobatic flight patterns, often involving dramatic rolling or tumbling displays during courtship or territorial flights.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The family Coraciidae includes species found across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia.
- Ornithologists study the migratory patterns of the family Coraciidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to refer specifically to this bird family, distinguishing it from other families within the same order (e.g., Alcedinidae [kingfishers], Meropidae [bee-eaters]).
- The phylogenetic study focused on the evolutionary history of the family Coraciidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Coraciidae: The standard form of the taxonomic family name.
- roller: The common name for any bird belonging to the family Coraciidae.
- The European roller (Coracias garrulus) is a well-known member of the family Coraciidae.
Synonyms
- rollers: The common name synonym for the family.
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. In everyday language, the common name "rollers" is typically used instead of "family Coraciidae."
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rollers
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