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Psophiidae

Psophiidae

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A group of South American forest birds with loud trumpet-like calls and soft feathers
  • noun
  • /səˈfɪː.iˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : psofíidos
  • The Psophiidae are known for their melodious and resonant calls in the rainforests of South America.

Examples

  • Many bird enthusiasts travel to the Amazon to observe members of the Psophiidae family in their natural habitat.

  • Scientists are studying the behavioral patterns of the Psophiidae to understand their communication methods.

  • The Psophiidae family includes several species of trumpeters.

  • Many birds in the Psophiidae family are known for their unique calls.

  • Many bird enthusiasts travel to the Amazon to observe members of the Psophiidae family in their natural habitat.

  • The Psophiidae are known for their melodious and resonant calls in the rainforests of South America.

  • Scientists are studying the behavioral patterns of the Psophiidae to understand their communication methods.

Synonyms

trumpeter
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A large forest bird with shiny black feathers that lives in groups and makes a loud long call

refers to the entire family of related species rather than one specific bird

Surface Forms

Psophiidae singular
Psophiidaes plural

Etymology

Psophiidae comes from the bird name Psophia and the Greek root psophos meaning 'noise', plus the family ending -idae. A helpful way to remember it is that these are 'trumpeter' birds from South American forests with loud, noisy calls, so the name points to their sound.