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Meropidae

Meropidae

9.9
Brightly colored birds called bee-eaters with long tails that catch flying insects
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Meropidae
  • Did you know that Meropidae are commonly known as bee-eaters?

Examples

  • The Meropidae are prized by birdwatchers for their vivid plumage and acrobatic flight.

  • Members of the Meropidae family are commonly found near rivers and open woodlands.

  • Conservationists are studying the impact of habitat loss on Meropidae populations across Africa.

  • The Meropidae family includes many species of colorful birds.

  • The Meropidae family is known for its striking colors and is often seen in tropical regions.

  • Birdwatchers travel far and wide to admire the Meropidae for their unique behaviors and bright feathers.

  • In many cultures, the vibrant Meropidae are symbols of joy and beauty in the avian world.

Synonyms

bee-eater
vsMeropidae
1 8.2

A brightly colored bird that catches and eats bees and other insects in flight

groups these birds into a family covering mainly Africa, Eurasia, and Australasia
family Meropidae
vsMeropidae
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of bright, slim birds called bee-eaters with long bills and pointed wings that catch insects in the air

focuses on the same birds but stresses broader distribution across regions

Compounds

family Meropidae
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of bright, slim birds called bee-eaters with long bills and pointed wings that catch insects in the air

Surface Forms

Meropidae singular
Meropidae plural

Morphology

Meropidae = Merops (opaque) = Merop + idae

Formed from a genus name plus the specialized taxonomic suffix '-idae' meaning 'family'; the suffix is technical and not transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Meropidae comes from the Greek word merops, which means 'bee-eater' and was the name used for these colorful birds. So Meropidae is the scientific name for the group of bright, slender birds that often catch bees and other insects.