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superfamily Tyrannidae

superfamily Tyrannidae

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A large group of birds mostly found in Central and South America, with some in North America
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : superfamilia Tyrannidae
  • The superfamily Tyrannidae contains over 400 species of birds.

Examples

  • Some of the most colorful members of the superfamily Tyrannidae can be found in the rainforests of Brazil.

  • Researchers studied migration patterns within the superfamily Tyrannidae to understand their adaptation to changing climates.

  • The superfamily Tyrannidae includes many fascinating bird species.

  • Many birds in the superfamily Tyrannidae are known for their vocalizations.

  • The superfamily Tyrannidae includes a variety of flycatchers that are often seen in tropical forests.

  • Birdwatchers flock to Central America to observe the stunning species within the superfamily Tyrannidae.

  • Many birds within the superfamily Tyrannidae are recognized for their unique feeding habits and behaviors.

Synonyms

Tyrannidae
vssuperfamily Tyrannidae
  • Specialized
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A large family of birds in the Americas that catch insects, like flycatchers

is a broader taxonomic group that includes such families

Surface Forms

superfamily Tyrannidae singular
superfamilies Tyrannidae plural

Morphology

superfamily + Tyrannidae

The phrase is directly compositional: 'superfamily' names a higher taxonomic rank and 'Tyrannidae' names a bird family, so a learner who knows both terms can infer it refers to a large taxonomic group related to the Tyrannidae. Taxonomic naming patterns are regular and cross-linguistically familiar, so the combined meaning is immediately derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Superfamily Tyrannidae is a scientific name made of two parts: superfamily means a very large group of related animals, and Tyrannidae comes from a word meaning 'tyrant' because these flycatcher birds often behave boldly and bossily. So, the name points to a very large group of related 'tyrant' flycatchers, many bold little birds mostly in Central and South America.