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Parulidae

Parulidae

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A family of small colorful songbirds found in the Americas
  • noun
  • /ˌpærʊˈliːdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Parulidae
  • The Parulidae exhibit a wide range of plumage colors, especially among males.

Examples

  • Researchers have recently documented new nesting behaviors in the Parulidae family.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to see rare members of the Parulidae during the spring migration.

  • The Parulidae family includes many vibrant species.

  • Birdwatchers often seek out Parulidae during migrations.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to see rare members of the Parulidae during the spring migration.

  • Researchers have recently documented new nesting behaviors in the Parulidae family.

  • The Parulidae exhibit a wide range of plumage colors, especially among males.

Synonyms

family Parulidae
vsParulidae
  • Specialized
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A group of small bright songbirds from the Americas like the yellow warbler

uses a more general and concise descriptive phrasing

Compounds

family Parulidae
  • Specialized
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A group of small bright songbirds from the Americas like the yellow warbler

Surface Forms

Parulidae singular
Parulidaes plural

Etymology

Parulidae comes from the scientific name Parula, a name for a small American warbler, and you can link it to the English word warble, which means 'to sing'. So Parulidae are the family of small, colorful singing birds found mainly in the Americas.