musophagidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of birds: "Musophagidae" is the scientific name for a family of birds commonly known as turacos or plantain-eaters. They are medium-sized, arboreal birds found in sub-Saharan Africa, known for their vibrant green and red plumage.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The Musophagidae are unique among birds for containing copper-based pigments in their feathers.
    • Birdwatchers traveled to the forest hoping to spot a member of the Musophagidae family.
Advanced Usage
  • In ornithological and taxonomic contexts, "Musophagidae" is used to classify and discuss this specific bird family within the order Musophagiformes.
    • The research paper focused on the evolutionary history of the Musophagidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Turaco (n): The common name for birds in the Musophagidae family.
    • The green turaco is a beautiful bird.
  • Musophagiform (adj): Relating to the order Musophagiformes, which contains the family Musophagidae.
    • The study described musophagiform characteristics.
Synonyms
  • Turacos: The common English name for birds of the family Musophagidae.
  • Plantain-eaters: Another common name for some species within this family.
Noun
  1. touracos

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