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family Oriolidae

family Oriolidae

9.9
A group of birds like orioles found in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Oriolidae
  • The golden oriole is a well-known member of the family Oriolidae.

Examples

  • The family Oriolidae includes many brightly colored birds native to the Old World.

  • Many birds from the family Oriolidae are known for their beautiful songs.

  • Scientists studied the migratory patterns of the family Oriolidae across Europe.

  • The family Oriolidae includes several colorful species.

  • The family Oriolidae consists of bird species that are typically found in Africa and Asia.

  • Members of the family Oriolidae are often recognized for their vibrant plumage and melodious calls.

  • The family Oriolidae includes the Eurasian golden oriole, famous for its striking yellow and black feathers.

Synonyms

Oriolidae
vsfamily Oriolidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of songbirds with bright feathers that live in Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia

is the same name but adds the taxonomic word family

Surface Forms

family Oriolidae singular
families Oriolidae plural

Morphology

family + Oriolidae

The phrase simply combines the noun 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxonomic name 'Oriolidae', so the meaning — the taxonomic family called Oriolidae (Old World orioles) — is directly derivable from the parts. This naming pattern is standard in biology and cross-linguistically common, making it immediately comprehensible to learners who know both constituents.

Etymology

Family Oriolidae may come from the old bird name oriolus, which was linked to a word for 'golden' because the golden oriole is bright yellow. That's why family Oriolidae refers to the group of Old World orioles found in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.