motacillidae

Thân thiện

A wagtail of the family Motacillidae perches on a riverbank.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of small passerine birds: "Motacillidae" is the scientific family name for a group of small, slender songbirds that includes pipits and wagtails. These birds are typically characterized by their long tails, which they frequently wag, and their terrestrial foraging habits.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Motacillidae family is widespread across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
  • Birdwatchers can easily identify members of the Motacillidae by their distinctive tail-wagging behavior.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used formally in ornithology and scientific classification.
  • The genus Anthus, which includes the pipits, belongs to the family Motacillidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Motacillid (noun/adjective): A member of the Motacillidae family; relating to this family.
  • The meadow pipit is a common motacillid in this region.

Synonyms

• Wagtail family: A common, non-scientific name referencing the most recognizable members.
• Pipit family: Another common name focusing on the other major group within the family.

Notes

• This is a specialized zoological and taxonomic term. In everyday language, people refer to the specific birds (e.g., "white wagtail" or "meadow pipit") rather than the family name "Motacillidae."

Học thuật

Noun

1. pipits and wagtails

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Motacillidae
• family Motacillidae