Definition

Noun: - A family of birds: Family Icteridae refers to a taxonomic family of passerine birds, commonly known as the New World blackbirds. This family includes birds such as orioles, blackbirds, bobolinks, and meadowlarks.

Usage

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

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In formal biological classification, the family name is often italicized: .
• The term can be used in discussions about avian evolution, behavior, and ecology specific to this clade.

Variants and Related Words

• Icterid (noun): A common name for any bird belonging to the family Icteridae.
  • The grackle is a familiar icterid found in urban areas.
• New World blackbirds: A general, non-scientific term for the group, though it can be misleading as not all are black, and it includes orioles and meadowlarks.

Synonyms

• Icterids: A direct synonym referring to the members of this family.
• New World blackbird family: A descriptive synonym.

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Passerine: Refers to the perching bird order (Passeriformes) to which the Icteridae family belongs.
• Oscines: Refers to the songbird suborder (Passeri) that includes this family.

Noun

1. American orioles; American blackbirds; bobolinks; meadowlarks