Trogonidae
9.9
A group of bright tropical birds that live in rainforests
- noun
- /ˌtrōgəˈnīdē/
- Specialized
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Trogonidae
- The Trogonidae family includes many species with striking plumage, often seen in tropical forests.
Examples
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The vibrant colors of the Trogonidae, like the resplendent quetzal, make them popular among nature enthusiasts.
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Did Church crib it from a book on birds, such as John Gould's Monograph of the Trogonidae, or Family of Trogons (1835-38)?
Academic text (2002) -
Birdwatchers travel to Central America to observe the diverse members of the Trogonidae family.
Synonyms
9.9
A group of colorful tropical birds with bright feathers that live in forests
is the same group but states it is coextensive with a taxonomic order
Compounds
family Trogonidae
- Specialized
9.9
A group of colorful tropical birds with bright feathers that live in forests
Surface Forms
Trogonidae singular
Trogonidae plural
Etymology
Trogonidae comes from the Greek word trogein, which means 'to gnaw' or 'to nibble'. It names the family of bright tropical birds because trogons chew holes in wood to make their nests, so the name shows how they build their homes.
