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Furnariidae

Furnariidae

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A family of small to medium birds from Central and South America that build oven-shaped clay nests
  • noun
  • /fɜrˈnɛrɪˌeɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Furnariidae
  • Many species in the Furnariidae family build intricate oven-shaped nests.

Examples

  • The Furnariidae are remarkable for the diversity of their nesting habits.

  • Ornithologists often study Furnariidae to understand avian adaptation in South America.

  • The Furnariidae family includes many unique species.

  • Many Furnariidae birds are found in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The Furnariidae family is known for they build their nests using mud and twigs.

  • Some birds in the Furnariidae family are excellent builders, creating nests resembling small ovens.

  • You can often spot Furnariidae birds flitting around the branches in Central and South American forests.

Surface Forms

Furnariidae singular
Furnariidaes plural
Furnariids plural

Etymology

The word Furnariidae comes from the Latin root furnus 'oven' and is related to the English word furnace. These South American birds are called ovenbirds because many build clay nests that look like small ovens, so the name shows their oven-shaped nests.