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Prunellidae

Prunellidae

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A family of small brown birds like the hedge sparrow found in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • /pruˈnɛlɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Prunellidae
  • The hedge sparrow, or dunnock, belongs to the bird family Prunellidae.

Examples

  • The Prunellidae are known for their unobtrusive habits and drab plumage.

  • Many birdwatchers admire the subtle beauty of the Prunellidae family.

  • The Prunellidae family includes various species of accentors.

  • Did you know that the Prunellidae are often found in gardens?

  • The hedge sparrow, known for its peculiar habits, is one member of the Prunellidae family.

  • Birdwatchers often seek out members of the Prunellidae family while exploring the Eurasian landscape.

  • The Prunellidae family is recognized for their small size and resemblance to sparrows.

Synonyms

family Prunellidae
vsPrunellidae
  • Specialized
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A group of small birds like the hedge sparrow found mainly in Eurasia

is the same in meaning but styled without the explicit family label

Compounds

family Prunellidae
  • Specialized
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A group of small birds like the hedge sparrow found mainly in Eurasia

Surface Forms

Prunellidae singular
Prunellidaes plural

Morphology

Prunellidae = Prunella (opaque) = Prunella + idae

The formation uses the specialized scientific family suffix '-idae' attached to a Latin genus name, which is not obvious to general learners.

Etymology

Prunellidae comes from the genus name Prunella, which is related to the English word prune and the small fruit 'plum'. So think of a tiny 'plum' to remember this family of small, sparrow-like birds.