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Passeres

Passeres

9.9
A large group of songbirds that includes sparrows and robins
  • noun
  • /ˈpæsəˌriz/
  • Archaic
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  • The Passeres include many familiar songbirds.

Examples

  • Field guides often list Passeres among the most common types of birds worldwide.

  • The order Passeriformes, sometimes called the Passeres, includes more than half of all bird species.

  • Scientists used to classify most singing birds under the suborder Passeres.

  • Did you know that Passeres are often referred to as songbirds?

  • The Passeres include a variety of birds such as sparrows and warblers, which are known for their beautiful songs.

  • Many birdwatchers enjoy observing the diverse species within the Passeres, especially during migration season.

  • The scientist studied the characteristics of the Passeres to understand their evolutionary adaptations better.

Synonyms

suborder Passeres
vsPasseres
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of birds that includes common songbirds

is an older label often used also for the whole order
Oscines
vsPasseres
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds, like sparrows and finches, that sing complex songs

is an earlier taxonomic label not focused on vocal organ structure
Passeriformes
vsPasseres
  • Specialized
9.7

A large group of birds that usually perch on branches, like sparrows and robins

is sometimes used in place of that order though originally narrower

Compounds

suborder Passeres
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of birds that includes common songbirds

Surface Forms

Passeres singular
Passeres plural

Etymology

Passeres comes from the Latin passer, which means 'sparrow', and is related to the scientific name Passeriformes. So Passeres was the name for the group of sparrow-like, singing birds, which is why it refers to many common songbirds today.