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Cariamidae

Cariamidae

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A family of long-legged South American birds that walk to catch insects and small animals
  • noun
  • Specialized
: cariamídeos
  • Unlike true cranes, the Cariamidae often hunt on foot for insects and small vertebrates.

Examples

  • The Cariamidae are commonly found in grasslands and open forests of South America.

  • The Cariamidae are known for their striking appearance and long legs, making them adept hunters in their natural habitat.

  • Scientists have recently studied the evolutionary history of the Cariamidae family.

  • The Cariamidae family includes several species of birds.

  • Did you know that Cariamidae are also known as the cariama?

  • In South America, the Cariamidae can often be seen stalking through wetlands and grasslands in search of prey.

  • Birdwatchers often seek out the Cariamidae family due to their unique behaviors and predatory habits.

Synonyms

family Cariamidae
vsCariamidae
  • Specialized
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A group of South American birds with long legs that mostly walk on land

focuses on long legs and predatory habits native to South America

Compounds

family Cariamidae
  • Specialized
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A group of South American birds with long legs that mostly walk on land

Surface Forms

Cariamidae singular
Cariamidaes plural

Morphology

Cariamidae = Cariama (opaque) = Cariama + idae

Formed by the genus name 'Cariama' plus the specialized Latin taxonomic suffix '-idae', which is not productive or meaningful to average learners.

Etymology

Cariamidae comes from the bird name Cariama and the scientific ending -idae, which means 'family'. So Cariamidae simply means the 'family' of Cariama birds, the long-legged, crane-like hunters of South America.