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Bucerotidae

Bucerotidae

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A group of large tropical birds with long curved beaks and a hard plate on top of the beak
  • noun
  • /ˌbuːsəˈroʊtɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: bucerotidos
  • The Bucerotidae family is known for birds with unique bills and elaborate casques.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the nesting habits of several Bucerotidae species in Southeast Asia.

  • Conservation efforts have been launched to protect endangered members of the Bucerotidae.

  • Look at that stunning Bucerotidae perched on the tree!

  • Did you know that Bucerotidae are known for their unique bills?

  • The Bucerotidae family includes fascinating birds that often inhabit tropical forests.

  • In the Bucerotidae family, hornbills are recognized for their distinctive curved bills.

  • Researchers have classified over 50 species within the Bucerotidae family inhabiting various regions.

Surface Forms

Bucerotidae singular
Bucerotidae plural

Morphology

Bucerotidae = Buceros (opaque) = bucerot + idae

A specialized taxonomic formation (stem + '-idae' for family) that is not transparently meaningful to general learners without biological nomenclature knowledge.

Etymology

Bucerotidae comes from the Greek word buceros, made of bous 'ox' and keras 'horn', because these birds have big curved bills that look like horns. The ending -idae shows a family or group of animals, so the name points to the horn-like bills of the birds we call 'hornbills' today.