paridae

Thân thiện

A chickadee from the Paridae family lands on a bird feeder.

Definition

Noun: - A family of small, active songbirds, commonly known as titmice and chickadees, characterized by their short, stout bills and often found in woodlands and gardens.

Usage

• As a subject: The Paridae are known for their acrobatic foraging.
• As an object: Birdwatchers enjoy observing the Paridae.
• With modifiers: Several species within the Paridae family are common at backyard feeders.

Examples

• The Paridae family includes familiar birds like the great tit and the black-capped chickadee.
• Many members of the Paridae are non-migratory.
• Ornithologists study the social behavior of the Paridae.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific or taxonomic contexts, Paridae is always capitalized as it is a proper noun denoting a biological family.
  • The phylogenetic study focused on the Paridae.

Variants and Related Words

• Parid (noun/adjective): A member of the Paridae family; relating to the Paridae.
  • The parid species examined showed similar nesting habits.

Synonyms

• Tit family: An informal common name for the Paridae.
• Chickadee family: Another informal common name, primarily used in North America.

Notes

• Paridae is a specialized term used primarily in zoology, ornithology, and birdwatching. It is not typically used in everyday conversation, where common names like "titmouse" or "chickadee" are preferred.

Học thuật

Noun

1. titmice and chickadees

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Paridae
• family Paridae