momotidae

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Definition

Noun: 1. A family of birds within the order Coraciiformes: Momotidae is the scientific family name for a group of neotropical birds commonly known as motmots. They are characterized by their colorful plumage, serrated beaks, and, in many species, distinctive racket-tipped tail feathers.

Usage
  • The word Motomidae is used almost exclusively in formal, scientific, or academic contexts (e.g., ornithology, zoology, biology) to classify and discuss these specific birds. It is a proper noun for the family.
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Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy, the term is capitalized as it is a proper noun (the family name). It is often used with related taxonomic ranks (order, genus, species).
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Variants and Related Words
  • Motmot (n): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Momotidae.
    • We saw a blue-crowned motmot in the rainforest.
  • Coraciiformes (n): The biological order to which the Momotidae family belongs.
Synonyms
  • Motmot family: A less formal, descriptive synonym.
  • There are no true common-language synonyms for this precise scientific term.
Related Phrases
  • Family Momotidae: The full, formal phrasing.
  • Members of the Momotidae: A phrase used to refer to the birds collectively.
Related Idioms
  • There are no idioms associated with this specific scientific term.
Noun
  1. a family of birds of the order Coraciiformes

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