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Falconidae

Falconidae

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A family of birds of prey like falcons and caracaras with sharp eyesight and fast flight
  • noun
  • /fælˈkoʊnɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Falconidae
  • Scientists study the Falconidae to better understand predatory bird behavior.

Examples

  • The Falconidae family includes many species of falcons.

  • Unlike hawks, members of the Falconidae often kill their prey with their beaks.

  • The Falconidae family includes both the peregrine falcon and the caracara.

  • Did you know that Falconidae are known for their incredible speed?

  • The Falconidae family includes many species known for their impressive hunting skills.

  • Birds of prey belonging to the Falconidae are often admired for their speed and agility in flight.

  • Raptors in the Falconidae family have remarkable eyesight that helps them spot prey from great distances.

Surface Forms

Falconidae singular
Falconidae plural

Morphology

Falconidae = falcon (semi-transparent) = falcon + idae

Formed from 'falcon' plus the zoological family suffix '-idae'; a learner who knows 'falcon' may infer it names a family of falcons, but '-idae' is a specialized Latinized suffix not productive in general English.

Etymology

Falconidae comes from the common word falcon, a fast hunting bird, and the scientific ending -idae, which means 'family' for groups of animals. So, Falconidae is the family of falcons and similar birds, known for sharp eyes and very fast flight.