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Pandionidae

Pandionidae

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A family of birds of prey made up only of ospreys that live by water around the world
  • noun
  • /ˌpæn.diˈɒn.ɪ.deɪ/
  • Specialized
: Pandionidae
  • Unlike most bird families, Pandionidae contains only one living species, the osprey.

Examples

  • Ospreys belong to the Pandionidae family of birds and can be found near lakes and rivers worldwide.

  • Ospreys belong to the Pandionidae family of birds.

  • Much research on Pandionidae has focused on breeding habits and migration patterns.

  • The Pandionidae are distinguished from other raptors by their reversible outer toes.

  • The Pandionidae family includes the well-known osprey.

  • The Pandionidae family includes the well-known osprey, famous for its exceptional fishing skills.

  • Much research on Pandionidae has focused on their unique hunting techniques and nesting behaviors.

Synonyms

family Pandionidae
vsPandionidae
  • Specialized
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A group of large birds of prey that catch fish, like ospreys

emphasizes global coastal habitat rather than diet

Compounds

family Pandionidae
  • Specialized
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A group of large birds of prey that catch fish, like ospreys

Surface Forms

Pandionidae singular
Pandionidaes plural

Etymology

Pandionidae comes from the Greek name Pandion, a king from old stories, plus the scientific ending -idae, which means 'family'. So Pandionidae is the 'family' name for the osprey, the large water bird of prey found near rivers and coasts.