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Artamidae

Artamidae

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A family of birds like wood swallows from Australia and Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • /ɑrˈtæməˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Artamidae
  • The Artamidae are commonly known as wood swallows and are native to Australasia.

Examples

  • The Artamidae family includes various species of wood swallows.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the family Artamidae.

  • Members of the Artamidae typically exhibit aerial feeding behaviors.

  • Did you know that Artamidae are found primarily in Australasia?

  • The Artamidae family includes several species known for their exceptional flying skills.

  • Ornithologists study the Artamidae to understand their unique behavior and habitat.

  • You can often see Artamidae soaring through the skies in Australia and nearby regions.

Synonyms

family Artamidae
vsArtamidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds like wood swallows that live in Australia and Southeast Asia

is identical in meaning but omits the explicit word for family

Compounds

family Artamidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds like wood swallows that live in Australia and Southeast Asia

Surface Forms

Artamidae singular
Artamidae plural

Etymology

Artamidae is the scientific family name for wood swallows. It comes from the bird genus Artamus plus the ending -idae, which means 'family', so Artamidae simply means 'the family of Artamus' birds and refers to those wood swallows found in Australasia and Southeast Asia.