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Sylviidae

Sylviidae

9.9
A family of small songbirds like warblers that live in Europe, Asia and Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Silvíidos
  • Several members of Sylviidae migrate long distances between Europe and Africa each year.

Examples

  • The Sylviidae include many species with distinctive songs and calls.

  • The Sylviidae family includes many species of warblers.

  • For decades, ornithologists debated whether Sylviidae should be considered its own family or a subfamily.

  • Did you know that Sylviidae are often found in wetlands?

  • The Sylviidae family contains numerous species of warblers that are known for their beautiful melodies.

  • Birdwatchers often travel to Europe in spring to observe the variety of Sylviidae during their breeding season.

  • Researchers study the Sylviidae to understand their migration patterns and habitats across continents.

Synonyms

family Sylviidae
vsSylviidae
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of small birds that eat insects and sing, like warblers in Europe and Asia

focuses on geographic range, naming Europe Asia and Africa

Compounds

family Sylviidae
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of small birds that eat insects and sing, like warblers in Europe and Asia

Surface Forms

Sylviidae singular
Sylviidaes plural

Etymology

Sylviidae comes from the Latin root sylva 'wood' or 'forest' and the family ending -idae, and it is named after the bird group Sylvia, so the name means a 'family' of small warblers often found in woods.