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Coraciidae

Coraciidae

9.9
A group of bright, colorful birds called rollers that live in warm parts of Africa and Asia
  • noun
  • /kəˈrɑːsiˌaɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Coraciidae
  • The Coraciidae family includes various species of rollers.

Examples

  • The Coraciidae are known for their vibrant plumage and acrobatic flight.

  • Birdwatchers in Africa often hope to spot members of the Coraciidae family during their trips.

  • The natural history museum displayed a rare specimen from the Coraciidae.

  • Look at that stunning Coraciidae perched on the branch!

  • Birdwatchers in Africa often hope to spot members of the Coraciidae family during their trips.

  • The Coraciidae are known for their vibrant plumage and acrobatic flight.

  • The natural history museum displayed a rare specimen from the Coraciidae.

Synonyms

family Coraciidae
vsCoraciidae
  • Specialized
9.9

Brightly colored medium-sized birds that live in warm parts of Africa, Europe, and Asia

focuses on tropical and subtropical habitats rather than the broader warm regions

Compounds

family Coraciidae
  • Specialized
9.9

Brightly colored medium-sized birds that live in warm parts of Africa, Europe, and Asia

Surface Forms

Coraciidae singular
Coraciidaes plural

Morphology

Coraciidae = Coracias (opaque) = Coracias + idae

Formed from the genus name 'Coracias' plus the scientific family suffix '-idae', which is a technical taxonomic marker unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Coraciidae comes from an old Greek bird name coracias, which is linked to corax, the Greek word for 'crow'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of these birds as 'crow-like' rollers, which is why Coraciidae is the name for the family of bright birds called rollers.