family falconidae

Thân thiện

A peregrine falcon from the family Falconidae soars high above a mountain range.

Definition

Noun: - A family of birds of the order Falconiformes: Falconidae is the biological family name for a group of diurnal birds of prey, commonly known as falcons and caracaras. This family is characterized by strong, hooked beaks, powerful talons, and exceptional speed and agility in flight.

Usage

• The term "family Falconidae" is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss this specific taxonomic group of birds.
• It is typically used with a singular verb, as it refers to a single taxonomic unit.

Examples

• Family Falconidae includes over 60 species, such as kestrels, hobbies, and falconets.*

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, "family Falconidae" sits below the order (Falconiformes) and above the genus (e.g., ).
• The name is often italicized in scientific writing: .

Variants and Related Words

• Falconid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Falconidae; pertaining to the Falconidae.
  • The researcher is a specialist in falconid behavior.
• Falcon (noun): A common name for many birds within the family, especially those in the genus .
• Caracara (noun): A type of bird within the family Falconidae, known for being more scavenging than typical falcons.

Synonyms

• Falcon family: A less formal way to refer to the Falconidae.
• Falcons and caracaras: A descriptive synonym naming the primary groups within the family.

Notes

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this precise scientific term. Its usage is confined to academic and descriptive contexts in biology and ornithology.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a family of birds of the order Falconiformes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Falconidae
• family Falconidae