family Tytonidae
Definition
Noun: - A biological family of birds within the order Strigiformes, comprising the barn owls and their relatives. This family is characterized by a distinctive heart-shaped facial disc, relatively long legs, and a lack of ear tufts.
Usage Notes
- "Family Tytonidae" is a formal, scientific term used primarily in ornithology, zoology, and biological classification. It is always treated as a singular noun.
- In standard English, the common name "barn owls" is used more frequently. The scientific term is employed for precision in academic, research, or formal descriptive contexts.
Examples
- The family Tytonidae is distinct from the typical owls of the family Strigidae.
- Our study focuses on the evolutionary history of the family Tytonidae.
- Several species within the family Tytonidae are found on different continents.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The order Strigiformes is divided into two families: Tytonidae (barn owls) and Strigidae (typical owls).
Variants and Related Words
- Tytonidae: The same term, often used without "family" in scientific writing.
- Barn owl: The common name for the most widespread species (Tyto alba) and a general term for birds in this family.
- Tyto: The principal genus within the family Tytonidae.
Synonyms
- Barn owl family (a descriptive synonym, not a formal taxonomic one).
Different Meanings
- This term has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have other general English definitions.
Noun
-
comprising only the barn owls
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