family paradisaeidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Family Paradisaeidae: A taxonomic family of birds, commonly known as birds of paradise, found primarily in New Guinea and eastern Australia. They are renowned for the elaborate and colorful plumage of the males, which is used in complex courtship displays.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The family Paradisaeidae includes some of the world's most visually spectacular birds.
    • Ornithologists study the evolution of mating rituals within the family Paradisaeidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in scientific classification to group related species.
    • The genus Paradisaea is a member of the family Paradisaeidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bird of paradise (noun): The common name for any species within the family Paradisaeidae.
    • The Raggiana bird of paradise is the national bird of Papua New Guinea.
Synonyms
  • Birds of paradise: The common name for the family.
  • Paradisaeids: A less common term for members of this family.
Noun
  1. birds of paradise