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Eurylaimidae

Eurylaimidae

9.9
A family of tropical birds with wide, flat bills and bright feathers
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Eurylaimidae
  • The Eurylaimidae family includes several species of broadbills.

Examples

  • The Eurylaimidae are easily recognized by their broad, flattened bills.

  • The vibrant plumage of birds in the Eurylaimidae family attracts many birdwatchers.

  • Researchers observed several species of Eurylaimidae in the rainforests of Borneo.

  • Look at that beautiful Eurylaimidae perched on the branch!

  • Researchers observed several species of Eurylaimidae in the rainforests of Borneo.

  • The Eurylaimidae are easily recognized by their broad, flattened bills.

  • The vibrant plumage of birds in the Eurylaimidae family attracts many birdwatchers.

Synonyms

broadbill
vsEurylaimidae
  • UK
9.9

A small tropical bird with bright feathers and a short wide bill

is the broader group that includes these birds

Surface Forms

Eurylaimidae singular
Eurylaimidaes plural

Etymology

Eurylaimidae comes from Greek parts: eury- meaning 'wide' and laimos meaning 'throat', plus the family ending -idae meaning 'a group of related animals'. So these birds are named for a 'wide throat' or 'broad bill', which fits their wide, flat bills and colorful feathers.