family Bombycillidae

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Definition

Proper noun: * Family Bombycillidae: A taxonomic family of birds within the suborder Oscines (songbirds). This family is commonly known as the waxwings.

Usage
  • The term "family Bombycillidae" is used in formal ornithological and scientific contexts to classify a specific group of passerine birds.
  • It is typically used with a singular verb, as it refers to a single taxonomic unit.
  • Example: "The family Bombycillidae contains only three extant species: the Bohemian, Cedar, and Japanese waxwings."
Examples
  • "In the taxonomic hierarchy, the Cedar waxwing belongs to the family Bombycillidae."
  • "Ornithologists study the migratory patterns of members of the family Bombycillidae."
  • "The family Bombycillidae is characterized by soft, silky plumage and unique red, waxy tips on some wing feathers."
Advanced Usage
  • In phylogenetic studies, the placement of family Bombycillidae within the songbird lineage is discussed.
  • The name is often used in contrast to other bird families within the same order (Passeriformes).
Variants and Related Words
  • Bombycillidae: The same term, often used without the word "family" in scientific lists or keys.
  • Waxwing (n.): The common name for any bird species within the family Bombycillidae.
  • Bombycilla (n.): The genus name for the true waxwings within this family.
Synonyms
  • Waxwings: This is the common English name for the family.
Different Meanings
  • The term "family" in a non-scientific context has a completely different meaning (a group of related people). In "family Bombycillidae," it refers exclusively to a level of biological classification.
Noun
  1. a family of birds of the suborder Oscines

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