family Oriolidae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of passerine birds: "family Oriolidae" refers to a specific biological family within the order Passeriformes, commonly known as the Old World orioles. This family is distinct from the New World orioles found in the Americas.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The golden oriole is a well-known member of the family Oriolidae.
- Ornithologists study the song patterns unique to the family Oriolidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss this particular group of birds.
- The phylogenetic study confirmed the placement of this species within the family Oriolidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Oriolidae (n): The standard abbreviated form of the family name in taxonomic classification.
- The genus Oriolus belongs to the family Oriolidae.
- Old World oriole (n): The common name for birds in this family.
- An Old World oriole built its nest in the tree.
Synonyms
- Old World orioles: The common name for the birds comprising this family.
Noun
- Old World orioles