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Pteroclididae

Pteroclididae

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A family of birds like sandgrouse that live in dry places and carry water in their feathers to their young
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛrəˈklaɪdəˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Pteroclididae
  • The family Pteroclididae includes several species of sandgrouse found across Africa and Asia.

Examples

  • The Pteroclididae family includes various species of sandgrouse.

  • Researchers observed that members of the Pteroclididae are highly adapted to arid, sandy habitats.

  • Pteroclididae are known for their unique ability to carry water in their feathers to their young.

  • Did you know that Pteroclididae are adapted to arid environments?

  • The family Pteroclididae consists of birds known for their ability to thrive in dry regions.

  • Members of the Pteroclididae family are often found in sandy habitats across Africa and Asia.

  • Birds in the Pteroclididae family typically have stocky bodies and long pointed wings.

Synonyms

sandgrouse
vsPteroclididae
  • Indian
1 9.9

A bird like a pigeon that lives in dry desert areas with long pointed wings

refers to the broader group rather than the single bird type
sand grouse
vsPteroclididae
  • UK
1 9.4

A pigeon-like bird with long pointed wings that lives in dry desert areas

refers to the wider group that includes this bird and relatives
family Pteroclididae
vsPteroclididae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds called sandgrouse that live in dry places

is the taxonomic name without the added family phrase

Compounds

family Pteroclididae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds called sandgrouse that live in dry places

Surface Forms

Pteroclididae singular
Pteroclididae plural

Morphology

Pteroclididae = Pterocles (opaque) = Pterocles + idae

Formed by adding the specialized taxonomic suffix '-idae' to a genus name; this naming convention is technical and not predictable to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Pteroclididae starts with ptero-, a Greek root meaning 'wing' (you see it in pterodactyl), and ends with -idae, the scientific ending that means 'family'. So Pteroclididae names a 'family' of birds and the word highlights their notable wings and flying shape.