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family Galbulidae

family Galbulidae

9.9
A group of tropical American birds with long thin bodies, long beaks, and shiny feathers
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˌɡælbuˈlaɪdi/
  • Specialized
: familia Galbulidae
  • The family Galbulidae includes several species of jacamars native to Central and South America.

Examples

  • Members of the family Galbulidae are recognized for their striking metallic colors and slender bodies.

  • Birdwatchers are fascinated by the family Galbulidae for its unique colors.

  • Ornithologists study the family Galbulidae to learn more about tropical bird evolution.

  • The family Galbulidae includes several species of jacamars.

  • Members of the family Galbulidae are known for their iridescent plumage and long, slender bills.

  • The family Galbulidae consists of tropical birds called jacamars, often found in Central and South America.

  • Birdwatchers often seek out the family Galbulidae to observe their vibrant colors and unique behaviors.

Synonyms

Galbulidae
vsfamily Galbulidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of tropical American birds with long thin bodies and sharp bills that catch insects

notes also that the birds have iridescent plumage rather than only long bills

Surface Forms

family Galbulidae singular
families Galbulidae plural

Morphology

family + Galbulidae

The phrase denotes a taxonomic grouping and its meaning is directly composed from 'family' (a scientific grouping) and the proper name 'Galbulidae' (a group of tropical birds). This is a literal, domain-specific label following normal noun + name composition (cross-linguistically common), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Family Galbulidae may come from the old Latin word 'galbula', a name for a small bird that fit the shiny, long-billed jacamars; scientists used that word for the whole group. That's why family Galbulidae now refers to this group of tropical American birds.