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Sturnidae

Sturnidae

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A group of birds called starlings that live in Europe, Asia, and Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Sturnidae
  • Look at that beautiful Sturnidae bird!

Examples

  • Researchers have studied the migratory patterns of Sturnidae across continents.

  • Did you know that Sturnidae birds are found in Africa?

  • Many Sturnidae species display remarkable vocal mimicry abilities.

  • The family Sturnidae includes many species commonly known as starlings.

  • Many species of Sturnidae are known for their ability to mimic sounds and other bird calls.

  • The Sturnidae family includes the common starling, which is often seen in large flocks.

  • In Africa, various species of Sturnidae can adapt to different habitats, from savannas to urban areas.

Synonyms

family Sturnidae
vsSturnidae
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of birds like starlings that live naturally in Europe, Asia, and Africa

is the concise scientific name for that same bird family

Compounds

family Sturnidae
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of birds like starlings that live naturally in Europe, Asia, and Africa

Surface Forms

Sturnidae singular
Sturnidaes plural

Etymology

Sturnidae comes from the Latin name sturnus, meaning 'starling', plus the scientific ending -idae, which marks an animal 'family'. So Sturnidae simply means the family of birds known as starlings.