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Anatidae

Anatidae

9.5
A family of birds that swim, like swans, geese, and ducks
  • noun
  • /ˈænəˌtaɪdi/
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike other birds, members of the Anatidae are specially adapted for swimming and feeding in aquatic habitats.

Examples

  • Scientists study the migration patterns of birds within the Anatidae to better understand environmental changes.

  • The Anatidae family encompasses swans, geese, and a variety of duck species found worldwide.

  • The Anatidae family includes various species of waterfowl.

  • Many people enjoy watching Anatidae in their natural habitats.

  • The family Anatidae includes various species like ducks and swans commonly found near lakes.

  • Many people enjoy birdwatching and often spot Anatidae swimming gracefully in ponds.

  • The Anatidae family is known for its distinct waddling behavior and soft quacking sounds.

Synonyms

Anseres
vsAnatidae
  • Archaic
9.9

A group of birds like ducks, geese, and swans used in older biology books

is the narrower classification rank grouping these swimming birds

Surface Forms

Anatidae singular
Anatidaes plural

Etymology

Anatidae comes from the Latin word anas meaning 'duck' and the scientific ending -idae that names a family of animals. So Anatidae literally means the 'duck family', which explains why it includes ducks, geese, and swans, all water birds.