family corvidae
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A magpie, a member of the family Corvidae, collects shiny objects for its nest.
Definition
Noun: - Family Corvidae: A biological family of passerine birds, commonly known as the crow family. This family is known for its medium to large-sized, highly intelligent, and often omnivorous members.
Usage
- The term "Family Corvidae" is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss a specific taxonomic group of birds.
- It is a formal, singular noun phrase referring to the entire family.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomy, the name is often italicized: .
- It can be used in a more general sense to refer to the collective characteristics (e.g., intelligence, social structure) shared by these birds.
- The problem-solving skills exhibited by the Family Corvidae are remarkable.
Variants and Related Words
- Corvid (n): A common term for any member of the Family Corvidae.
- The raven is a large corvid.
- Corvine (adj): Relating to or resembling crows or ravens.
- The bird had a corvine appearance.
Synonyms
- Crow family: A less formal synonym.
- Corvids: A collective term for the members of this family.
Different Meanings
- The term "family" in "Family Corvidae" is used strictly in its biological classification sense, not in its common meaning of a domestic unit.
A magpie, a member of the family Corvidae, collects shiny objects for its nest.
Noun
- crow; raven; rook; jackdaw; chough; magpie; jay