threskiornithidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of large wading birds: "Threskiornithidae" is the scientific family name for a group of birds that includes ibises and spoonbills. These birds are characterized by long legs, long necks, and distinctive bills.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Threskiornithidae family includes both the sacred ibis and the roseate spoonbill.
- Ornithologists study the migration patterns of Threskiornithidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to categorize and discuss these specific birds.
- The newly discovered fossil was placed within the Threskiornithidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Ibises (n): The common name for many birds within the Threskiornithidae family, characterized by long, curved bills.
- Spoonbills (n): Birds within the Threskiornithidae family distinguished by their flat, spoon-shaped bill tips.
Synonyms
- Ibises and spoonbills: The common collective names for the birds in this family.
Noun
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ibises
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