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Passeridae

Passeridae

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A family of small sparrows that live mainly in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • /ˈpæsəˌraɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Passeridae
  • The Passeridae family includes the common house sparrow found in many urban areas.

Examples

  • Unlike weaverbirds, Passeridae typically build simple nests without woven structures.

  • Several species within the Passeridae family, such as the Eurasian tree sparrow, are commonly found in rural settings.

  • Ornithologists have studied the migration patterns of Passeridae across Europe and Asia.

  • The Passeridae family includes many species of sparrows.

  • Did you know that Passeridae are often found in urban areas?

  • The Passeridae family of birds is known for its small size and social behavior, often seen flitting about in parks.

  • Birdwatchers often seek to identify different members of the Passeridae family during their outdoor excursions.

Synonyms

family Passeridae
vsPasseridae
  • Specialized
8.6

A group of small birds like true sparrows found in Europe, Asia and Africa

adds a historical note that they were once grouped with weaverbirds

Compounds

family Passeridae
  • Specialized
8.6

A group of small birds like true sparrows found in Europe, Asia and Africa

Surface Forms

Passeridae singular
Passeridaes plural
Passeridae plural

Etymology

Passeridae comes from the Latin word passer, which means 'sparrow', and the ending -idae, which is used to name a family of animals. So Passeridae simply means 'the sparrow family', which is why it refers to the true sparrows.