Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of birds in the order Apodiformes: "Family Hemiprocnidae" is the scientific name for a specific taxonomic family of birds commonly known as tree swifts. This family is distinct from true swifts (family Apodidae).

Usage

• The term "Family Hemiprocnidae" is used primarily in scientific, ornithological, and taxonomic contexts to classify and discuss this particular group of birds.
• It functions as a proper noun, often capitalized, when referring to the formal taxonomic rank.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Family Hemiprocnidae is comprised of four species of tree swifts.
  • Ornithologists study the unique nesting habits of the Family Hemiprocnidae.
  • This bird belongs to the Family Hemiprocnidae, not the Apodidae.

Advanced Usage

• In phylogenetic studies, the position of Family Hemiprocnidae within the order Apodiformes is often analyzed.
• The morphological characteristics defining Family Hemiprocnidae include their perching ability, which differentiates them from true swifts.

Variants and Related Words

• Hemiprocnidae (noun): The standard form of the taxonomic family name, often used without the word "family" in technical writing.
• Tree swift (noun): The common name for any bird species within the Family Hemiprocnidae.
• Apodiformes (noun): The biological order that includes Family Hemiprocnidae (tree swifts) and Family Apodidae (true swifts).

Synonyms

• Tree swifts (noun): The common English name for the birds constituting the Family Hemiprocnidae.

Related Terms

• Crested tree swift (noun): A descriptive common name for some species within the Family Hemiprocnidae, referring to their distinctive head crests.
• Taxonomic family (noun): The classification rank to which "Hemiprocnidae" belongs.

Noun

1. tree swifts