scolopacidae

Thân thiện

A birdwatcher spots a member of the Scolopacidae family probing the mud with its long bill.

Definition

Noun: 1. A family of birds: Scolopacidae is the scientific family name for a large group of wading birds, commonly known as shorebirds. This family is characterized by long legs, long bills (often sensitive at the tip for probing in mud or soil), and a preference for wetland habitats. Members of this family are typically migratory.

Usage

• The word Scolopacidae is used primarily in formal, scientific, or academic contexts such as ornithology, biology, and taxonomy. It classifies a specific taxonomic group.
• Example: "The bird guide explained that the sandpiper belongs to the family Scolopacidae."

Advanced Usage

• In detailed ornithological studies, the family Scolopacidae is often discussed in relation to its evolutionary traits, migratory patterns, and ecological roles.
• Example: "The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the Scolopacidae."

Variants and Related Words

• Scolopacid (noun/adjective): A member of the Scolopacidae family; pertaining to the Scolopacidae family.
  • Example (noun): "The marsh was full of various scolopacids."
  • Example (adjective): "The researcher noted a scolopacid bill shape."

Synonyms

• Sandpiper family: This is the common English name for the family Scolopacidae.
• Shorebird family: A broader, more general synonym referring to the typical habitat of these birds.

Different Meanings

The word Scolopacidae has only one specific meaning as a proper noun referring to the biological family. It does not have other common or idiomatic meanings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sandpiper family: sandpipers; woodcocks; snipes; tattlers; curlews; godwits; dowitchers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Scolopacidae
• family Scolopacidae