Musophagidae

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A group of brightly colored African birds that eat fruit, like turacos

noun
/ˌmjuːsəˈfɑːdɪˌeɪ/

Specialized

: Musophagidae

Many species in the Musophagidae family have striking green or blue feathers.

Examples

The Musophagidae family includes various species of turacos.
The Musophagidae family is well-known for their fruit-eating habits and the distinctive calls of turacos.
Birdwatchers often travel to Africa to observe members of the Musophagidae, such as turacos, in their natural habitats.
Unlike other birds, the pigments found in Musophagidae feathers are unique to this family.
I saw a beautiful Musophagidae at the zoo yesterday.
Birdwatchers often travel to Africa to observe members of the Musophagidae, such as turacos, in their natural habitats.
Many species in the Musophagidae family showcase vibrant, colorful plumage that attracts nature enthusiasts.

Surface Forms

Musophagidae singular

Musophagidaes plural

Etymology

Musophagidae comes from name parts meaning 'banana' (Musa) and 'to eat' (phag-), so it can be read as 'banana-eaters'. So, the name fits these bright African birds that eat fruit.