family Todidae

9.9

Birds that are small and bright green and live only on Caribbean islands

noun
/ˈfæmɪli ˈtoʊdɪdeɪ/

Specialized

: familia Todidae

The family Todidae is endemic to the Caribbean islands, with each species inhabiting a different island.

Examples

Members of the family Todidae are known for their bright green plumage and curious behavior.
The family Todidae includes several species of colorful birds.
Researchers have discovered a new nesting site belonging to the rare family Todidae.
Did you know that the family Todidae is found only in the Caribbean?
The family Todidae consists of unique birds that display vibrant colors and are only found in the Caribbean.
Birdwatchers often seek out members of the family Todidae because of their striking appearance and playful nature.
Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the family Todidae, which is threatened by habitat loss in the Caribbean.

Synonyms

Todidae

vsfamily Todidae

Specialized

9.9

A family of small bright birds from the Caribbean with colourful feathers

includes the scientific order Coraciiformes as extra taxonomic detail

How Broad

kingdom

Specialized

31 4.8

phylum

Specialized

4 8.7

class

∞ 1.8

order

Specialized

7 7.5

family Todidae

Specialized

9.9

genus

2 7.5

species

Specialized

928 2.7

Surface Forms

family Todidae singular

families Todidae plural

Morphology

family + Todidae

This is a transparent taxonomic construction: 'family' (scientific grouping) combined with the proper name 'Todidae' directly denotes the taxonomic family called Todidae. The pattern 'family + [taxon name]' is cross-linguistically common and follows regular composition, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Family Todidae gets its name from the small bird called the tody, a tiny bright green bird from the Caribbean. If you picture a family or 'group' of these todies on an island, you can see why the name refers to the whole bird family.