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Timaliidae

Timaliidae

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A group of mainly Asian songbirds called babblers that have soft feathers and live in groups
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Timaliidae
  • The Timaliidae family includes many species of babblers.

Examples

  • The Timaliidae are known for their melodious calls and gregarious nature.

  • Ornithologists study Timaliidae to understand social behavior in birds.

  • Many species in the Timaliidae family inhabit dense forests in Asia.

  • Have you ever seen a Timaliidae in the wild?

  • Many species in the Timaliidae family inhabit dense forests in Asia.

  • The Timaliidae are known for their melodious calls and gregarious nature.

  • Ornithologists study Timaliidae to understand social behavior in birds.

Synonyms

family Timaliidae
vsTimaliidae
  • Specialized
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Small to medium birds called babblers that live in tropical areas and often form social groups

focuses on soft plumage and social habits rather than size

Compounds

family Timaliidae
  • Specialized
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Small to medium birds called babblers that live in tropical areas and often form social groups

Surface Forms

Timaliidae singular
Timaliidaes plural

Etymology

Timaliidae comes from the old group name Timalia, which was used for a type of 'babbler' bird. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the English word babble, since these birds are often noisy and social, so the family name fits their chattering behavior.