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Cracidae

Cracidae

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A family of large birds in Central and South America like curassows and guans
  • noun
  • /ˈkrækɪdi/
  • Specialized
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  • The rainforests of South America are home to many species in the Cracidae family.

Examples

  • Some members of the Cracidae are threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

  • Ornithologists study the behavior and habitat of Cracidae throughout the tropics.

  • The Cracidae family includes several species of large birds.

  • Have you ever seen a bird from the Cracidae family?

  • Ornithologists study the behavior and habitat of Cracidae throughout the tropics.

  • The rainforests of South America are home to many species in the Cracidae family.

  • Some members of the Cracidae are threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

Surface Forms

Cracidae singular
Cracidae plural

Etymology

Cracidae comes from the scientific name Crax, the name given to curassow birds, plus the family ending -idae, which means 'family' in scientific names. So, Cracidae simply names a group of large tropical birds such as curassows, guans, and chachalacas found in Central and South America.