pandionidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of birds of prey: Pandionidae is a taxonomic family that contains only one extant species, the osprey (Pandion haliaetus). It is a monotypic family within the order Accipitriformes, characterized by its unique adaptations for catching fish.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The osprey is the sole member of the family Pandionidae.
    • Ornithologists classify the fish-eating raptor within the Pandionidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to specify a distinct family group.
    • The debate centered on whether the Pandionidae should be considered a subfamily within a larger group.
Variants and Related Words
  • Osprey (n): The common name for the bird species , which constitutes the family Pandionidae.
  • Pandion (n): The genus name for the osprey, from which the family name Pandionidae is derived.
Synonyms
  • Ospreys: This is the direct common name equivalent for the members of the family Pandionidae.
Noun
  1. ospreys

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