family cinclidae

Thân thiện

A dipper from the family Cinclidae perches on a mossy rock in a clear mountain stream.

Definition

Proper noun A taxonomic family of small, stout, aquatic passerine birds, commonly known as dippers. These birds are characterized by their unique ability to walk and feed underwater in fast-flowing streams.

Usage and Examples

• The family Cinclidae contains only the genus , which includes species like the American dipper.
• Ornithologists study the unique foraging behavior of birds in the family Cinclidae.
• A key feature of the family Cinclidae is the presence of a nictitating membrane that allows them to see underwater.

Advanced Usage

• The name is used in formal biological classification. In less technical contexts, the common name "dippers" is preferred.
• It is often used in scientific literature discussing avian morphology, ecology, or phylogeny.

Variants and Related Words

• Cinclus (proper noun): The sole genus within the family Cinclidae.
• Dipper (noun): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Cinclidae (e.g., White-throated Dipper, American Dipper).
• Cinclid (noun/adjective): A less common term referring to a member of this family or relating to it.

Synonyms

• Dippers
• Water ouzels (an older common name, now less frequently used)

Notes on Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have idiomatic or figurative uses. It refers exclusively to the taxonomic family of birds.

Học thuật

Noun

1. water ouzels

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cinclidae
• family Cinclidae