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Hemiprocnidae

Hemiprocnidae

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A group of birds called tree swifts that live in Southeast Asia and Australia
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Hemiprocnidae
  • Unlike true swifts, members of the Hemiprocnidae family have soft plumage and long forked tails.

Examples

  • The Hemiprocnidae are commonly found in forested regions of Southeast Asia.

  • The Hemiprocnidae family includes various species of tree swifts.

  • Ornithologists study Hemiprocnidae to understand their unique aerial feeding behaviors.

  • Did you know that Hemiprocnidae are excellent fliers?

  • Ornithologists study Hemiprocnidae to understand their unique aerial feeding behaviors.

  • The Hemiprocnidae are commonly found in forested regions of Southeast Asia.

  • Members of the Hemiprocnidae family are known for their striking aerial acrobatics.

Surface Forms

Hemiprocnidae singular
Hemiprocnidaes plural

Morphology

Hemiprocnidae = Hemiprocne (opaque) = Hemiprocne + idae

Formed by the genus name 'Hemiprocne' + the taxonomic suffix '-idae'; the suffix and resulting meaning 'family of birds' require specialist biological knowledge and are not predictable for a general learner.

Etymology

The word Hemiprocnidae comes from Greek parts hemi- meaning 'half', Procne (an old bird name), and the family ending -idae. A helpful way to remember it is 'half-Procne' because tree swifts look a little like swallows but are their own family, so the name fits.