family Laniidae

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Definition

Noun: - Family Laniidae: A taxonomic family of passerine birds commonly known as shrikes. These birds are characterized by their hooked beaks, predatory habits, and the behavior of impaling prey on thorns or barbed wire.

Usage
  • The term "family Laniidae" is used in formal ornithological and biological contexts to classify a specific group of birds within the order Passeriformes.
  • It is typically used in scientific writing, bird guides, and academic discussions about bird taxonomy and behavior.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • In phylogenetic studies, the placement of the family Laniidae within the corvoid bird lineage is a subject of research.
  • The term can be used in a possessive form to describe characteristics:
Variants and Related Words
  • Laniidae: The standard, non-prefixed form of the taxonomic family name.
  • Shrike (n): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Laniidae.
  • Lanioid (adj): Of or relating to the family Laniidae.
Synonyms
  • Shrike family: A common descriptive synonym.
  • Butcherbirds: A colloquial name for some species in this family, referring to their impaling behavior.
Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, specific scientific meaning. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses, as it is a proper noun referring to a biological classification.

Noun
  1. shrikes

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