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family Paradisaeidae

family Paradisaeidae

9.9
A group of bright, showy birds from New Guinea and nearby islands that perform dances to attract mates
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Paradisaeidae
  • The family Paradisaeidae includes some of the most vividly colored birds found in the rainforests of New Guinea.

Examples

  • The family Paradisaeidae includes some of the most beautiful birds in the world.

  • Did you know the family Paradisaeidae is known for its elaborate courtship rituals?

  • Many species within the family Paradisaeidae use elaborate dances during courtship.

  • Researchers studied the mating rituals unique to the family Paradisaeidae in New Guinea.

  • The family Paradisaeidae is celebrated for the incredible diversity of plumage among its male members.

  • Birdwatchers travel to Papua New Guinea to observe the elaborate courtship displays of the family Paradisaeidae.

  • Species within the family Paradisaeidae are famous for their stunning feathers and intricate mating dances.

Synonyms

Paradisaeidae
vsfamily Paradisaeidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of colourful birds from New Guinea whose males have bright feathers and do showy mating dances

is defined as native across Australasia rather than only New Guinea

Surface Forms

family Paradisaeidae singular
families Paradisaeidae plural

Morphology

family + Paradisaeidae

The phrase names a taxonomic group by combining 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxonomic name 'Paradisaeidae', so the meaning is directly and compositionally derived from its parts. This 'family + scientific name' pattern is standard across languages and in biology, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it refers to the bird family (birds of paradise).

Etymology

Family Paradisaeidae takes its name from the word paradise, because early explorers thought the birds' bright feathers and strange dances looked like paradise. That's why the name now refers to the showy birds called 'birds of paradise', famous for their colorful plumage and courtship displays.