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Phasianidae

Phasianidae

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A family of birds like pheasants, quails, and partridges that usually live on the ground
  • noun
  • /feɪˈzeɪnɪˌdi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : faisán
  • Park visitors were excited to see the vibrant plumage of the Phasianidae in their natural habitat.

Examples

  • Bird watchers often enjoy observing the various species of Phasianidae during their hikes.

  • Do you know the story of the Phasianidae?

    I Origins (2014)

  • The Phasianidae family includes colorful birds like pheasants and quails.

Surface Forms

Phasianidae singular
Phasianidae plural

Morphology

Phasianidae = pheasant (semi-transparent) = Phasian + idae

The root corresponds to 'pheasant', which signals the kind of bird, but the suffix '-idae' is a specialized taxonomic ending unfamiliar to most learners.

Etymology

Phasianidae comes from Phasian-, the same root as the English word 'pheasant', which was named for birds found near the old river Phasis in Georgia, and the ending -idae is a scientific form meaning 'family'. So Phasianidae is the 'family' of pheasants and other ground birds like quails and partridges.