strigidae

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Definition

Noun: - Strigidae: A biological family comprising the typical owls. These are nocturnal birds of prey belonging to the order Strigiformes. They are characterized by their upright posture, large heads, binocular vision, binaural hearing, and feathers adapted for silent flight.

Usage
  • The word Strigidae is used as a proper noun to refer to the taxonomic family in scientific and ornithological contexts.
  • It is typically used with a singular verb when referring to the family as a single taxonomic unit.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Strigidae includes familiar species like the barn owl and the great horned owl.
    • Most owls found in North America belong to the family Strigidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy, Strigidae is one of two families within the order Strigiformes, the other being Tytonidae (barn owls).
  • The term is often used in contrast with Tytonidae to discuss evolutionary relationships, morphological differences (e.g., heart-shaped facial disc in Tytonidae vs. round in Strigidae), and ecological niches.
Variants and Related Words
  • Strigid (adjective): Of or relating to the owl family Strigidae.
    • The study focused on strigid anatomy and hunting behaviors.
  • Strigiform (adjective/noun): Pertaining to the order Strigiformes (owls); a member of this order.
    • All strigiform birds share certain adaptations for nocturnal predation.
Synonyms
  • Typical owls: The common name for members of the family Strigidae.
  • True owls: Another informal term used to distinguish Strigidae from barn owls (Tytonidae).
Related Phrases
  • Family Strigidae: The full, formal taxonomic designation.
    • The Eurasian eagle-owl is classified under the Family Strigidae.
Noun
  1. a family of nocturnal birds of the order Strigiformes

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