Definition

Noun: - Family Ramphastidae: The biological family comprising the toucans, a group of brightly colored, fruit-eating birds native to the Neotropical region, characterized by their large, often vividly hued bills.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The family Ramphastidae is known for its distinctive members with oversized beaks.
  • Ornithologists study the evolution of bill shape within the family Ramphastidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification, falls under the order Piciformes, which also includes woodpeckers and barbets.
  • The relationship between the family Ramphastidae and other Piciformes is a subject of research.

Variants and Related Words

• Ramphastidae (n): The standardized scientific name for the family; often used interchangeably with "family Ramphastidae."
  • Ramphastidae includes genera such as Ramphastos and Aulacorhynchus.
• Toucan (n): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Ramphastidae.
  • The toucan is the most recognizable member of the family Ramphastidae.

Synonyms

• Toucan family: A common, non-scientific synonym.
  • The toucan family is found in Central and South American forests.

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Piciformes: The biological order to which the family Ramphastidae belongs.
• Neotropical: The biogeographic region that is the primary habitat for the family Ramphastidae.

Noun

1. toucans