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Galbulidae

Galbulidae

9.9
A family of tropical American birds with long thin bodies and sharp bills that catch insects
  • noun
  • /ˌɡæl.bəˈliː.deɪ/
  • Specialized
: Galbulidae
  • The Galbulidae are well known for their iridescent plumage and insect-eating habits.

Examples

  • Unlike many other birds, members of the Galbulidae often perch quietly while waiting for prey.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Galbulidae family in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Look at that Galbulidae!

  • The Galbulidae family includes many colorful species.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Galbulidae family in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The Galbulidae are well known for their iridescent plumage and insect-eating habits.

  • Unlike many other birds, members of the Galbulidae often perch quietly while waiting for prey.

Synonyms

family Galbulidae
vsGalbulidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical American birds with long thin bodies, long beaks, and shiny feathers

focuses on the sharp pointed bills rather than iridescent feathers

Compounds

family Galbulidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical American birds with long thin bodies, long beaks, and shiny feathers

Surface Forms

Galbulidae singular
Galbulidaes plural
Galbulidae plural

Morphology

Galbulidae = Galbula (opaque) = Galbula + idae

Formed with the scientific taxonomic suffix '-idae' from the genus name 'Galbula'; this specialized formation is not meaningful to average learners.

Etymology

Galbulidae comes from the old bird name Galbula, from Latin meaning 'yellow' or 'yellow-green', a reference to the bright colours of some jacamars. The ending -idae is the scientific way to mark a family of animals, like in Canidae for dogs, so Galbulidae simply means the family of jacamar birds.