family irenidae
Noun A taxonomic family of small, brightly colored passerine birds within the suborder Oscines (songbirds), commonly known as ioras. They are primarily found in tropical Asia and are characterized by their slender bills, active foraging behavior in trees, and, in many species, sexual dimorphism where males are more vividly colored than females.
The term "family Irenidae" is used in formal ornithological and scientific contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of birds. * The family Irenidae is now considered to contain only the genus Aegithina (the ioras). * Recent phylogenetic studies have led to the reclassification of many species formerly placed in the family Irenidae.
- The classification "family Irenidae" follows the standard binomial nomenclature and taxonomic ranking system (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species).
- In historical taxonomy, the family Irenidae was broader and included birds now placed in the families Chloropseidae (leafbirds) and Irenidae (ioras in the strict sense). Modern usage is more restricted.
- Irenid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Irenidae; pertaining to the family Irenidae.
- The exhibit features several irenid species.
- Iora (noun): The common name for birds in the genus , which constitutes the family Irenidae.
- The common iora is a familiar bird in Indian gardens.
- Ioras (common name)
- Aegithinidae (an alternative, less commonly used family name for the same group)
This term has a single, precise scientific meaning. It does not have idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs associated with it, as it is a specialized taxonomic term.
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a family of birds of the suborder Oscines
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