family icteridae
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A bright oriole from the family Icteridae builds a hanging nest in the elm tree.
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.
A bright oriole from the family Icteridae builds a hanging nest in the elm tree.
Noun
- American orioles; American blackbirds; bobolinks; meadowlarks