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family Trogonidae

family Trogonidae

9.9
A group of colorful tropical birds with bright feathers that live in forests
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Trogonidae
  • The family Trogonidae includes birds famous for their vivid plumage and tropical habitats.

Examples

  • There are around 40 species in the family Trogonidae, spread across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

  • Researchers discovered two new species belonging to the family Trogonidae in the rainforest.

  • The family Trogonidae includes many vibrant species.

  • Many birds from the family Trogonidae have striking plumage.

  • Researchers discovered two new species belonging to the family Trogonidae in the rainforest.

  • The family Trogonidae includes birds famous for their vivid plumage and tropical habitats.

  • There are around 40 species in the family Trogonidae, spread across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Synonyms

Trogonidae
vsfamily Trogonidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of bright tropical birds that live in rainforests

uses a broader phrase for the same family without naming continents
Trogoniformes
vsfamily Trogonidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of brightly colored tropical birds like the quetzal that live in rainforests

uses the family label but shares the same overall range
order Trogoniformes
vsfamily Trogonidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of brightly colored birds that live in tropical forests

uses the family term while indicating it matches the order extent

Surface Forms

family Trogonidae singular
families Trogonidae plural

Morphology

family + Trogonidae

This phrase is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: combining 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxon name 'Trogonidae' yields the family of trogon birds. The meaning is directly compositional and mirrors common cross-linguistic scientific naming patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the intended sense.

Etymology

Family Trogonidae comes from the word trogon, which may come from an old Greek word meaning 'to gnaw' because these birds often peck and chew soft wood to make nest holes. So, family Trogonidae simply means the 'group' of trogon birds, the bright tropical birds you find in warm forests.