Definition

Proper noun * Ciconiidae: The biological family comprising large, long-legged, long-necked wading birds known as storks. Members of this family are typically found in wetland and grassland habitats across many warm regions of the world. They are characterized by their large bills, often straight and pointed, and many species are known for their migratory habits and elaborate nest-building.

Usage

• The term "Ciconiidae" is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss all stork species as a taxonomic group.
• Example: "The Ciconiidae family includes familiar species like the White Stork and the Marabou Stork."
• Example: "Ornithologists study the migration patterns of Ciconiidae."

Advanced Usage

• In phylogenetic studies, the placement of Ciconiidae within the order Ciconiiformes is analyzed.
• Example: "The research paper explored the evolutionary relationships within Ciconiidae."

Variants and Related Words

• Ciconiid (noun/adjective): A member of the Ciconiidae family; relating to the Ciconiidae family.
  • Example (noun): "The wood stork is a ciconiid native to the Americas."
  • Example (adjective): "The study focused on ciconiid morphology."
• Stork (noun): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Ciconiidae.

Synonyms

• Storks (the common name for the family)

Different Meanings

• This term has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have general English language meanings outside of this scientific context.

Noun

1. storks