family motacillidae

Thân thiện

A wagtail from the family Motacillidae hops along a riverbank.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic family of birds: "Family Motacillidae" is the scientific name for a family of small passerine birds. This family primarily includes two groups: the pipits (genus Anthus) and the wagtails (genus Motacilla). These birds are typically characterized by their slender bodies, long tails, and terrestrial habits, often seen walking or running on the ground.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The family Motacillidae is distributed across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
  • Ornithologists study the migratory patterns of species within the family Motacillidae.
  • The yellow wagtail is a well-known member of the family Motacillidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature and bird classification to group related genera.
  • The phylogenetic analysis confirmed the placement of these species in the family Motacillidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Motacillid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Motacillidae; pertaining to this family.
  • The motacillid foraged along the riverbank.

Synonyms

• Wagtail and pipit family: A common descriptive synonym.
• Motacillids: An informal term for members of this family.

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Passerine: Refers to the perching bird order (Passeriformes) to which this family belongs.
• Genus Anthus: The genus comprising pipits.
• Genus Motacilla: The genus comprising wagtails.

Học thuật

Noun

1. pipits and wagtails

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Motacillidae
• family Motacillidae