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family Cotingidae

family Cotingidae

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A group of birds from Central and South America like cotingas and umbrella birds
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli koʊˈtɪndɪeɪ/
  • Specialized
: familia Cotingidae
  • The family Cotingidae comprises a diverse group of birds found throughout Central and South America.

Examples

  • Many members of the family Cotingidae are known for their elaborate courtship displays.

  • Researchers have recently discovered a new species within the family Cotingidae.

  • The family Cotingidae includes many colorful species.

  • Birdwatchers are fascinated by the family Cotingidae.

  • The family Cotingidae includes unique birds that are primarily found in tropical forests.

  • Birdwatchers often travel to observe species from the family Cotingidae during their expeditions.

  • Scientists classify the family Cotingidae as a vibrant group known for their striking plumage.

Synonyms

Cotingidae
vsfamily Cotingidae
  • Specialized
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A family of tropical American birds like cotingas and umbrella birds with bright feathers and varied calls

is the formal taxonomic family in the order Passeriformes native to Central and South America

Surface Forms

family Cotingidae singular
families Cotingidae plural

Morphology

family + Cotingidae

This is a literal taxonomic noun phrase where 'family' (a scientific grouping) combines directly with the taxon name 'Cotingidae' to denote that bird family. There is no idiomatic or metaphorical shift and the construction follows cross-linguistically consistent scientific naming conventions (e.g. Latin -idae = family), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can understand the meaning.

Etymology

Family Cotingidae comes from the word 'cotinga', the name for bright, often strange-looking birds from Central and South America. Saying family means they are a group of similar birds, so family Cotingidae names the group that includes cotingas and umbrella birds.