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Troglodytidae

Troglodytidae

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A family of small brown songbirds called wrens found mainly in the Americas
  • noun
  • /ˌtrɒɡləˈdɪtɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Troglodytidae
  • The Troglodytidae family includes more than 80 species of wrens worldwide.

Examples

  • The Troglodytidae family includes many species of wrens.

  • Researchers observed nesting behavior unique to Troglodytidae in Central American forests.

  • Birdwatchers often hope to spot members of the Troglodytidae family during spring migration.

  • I spotted a Troglodytidae in my backyard yesterday.

  • Birdwatchers often hope to spot members of the Troglodytidae family during spring migration.

  • Researchers observed nesting behavior unique to Troglodytidae in Central American forests.

  • The Troglodytidae family includes more than 80 species of wrens worldwide.

Synonyms

family Troglodytidae
vsTroglodytidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small birds called wrens that sing, mostly in the Americas

uses scientific family and passerine wording with American range detail

Compounds

family Troglodytidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small birds called wrens that sing, mostly in the Americas

Surface Forms

Troglodytidae singular
Troglodytidaes plural

Morphology

Troglodytidae = Troglodytes (opaque) = Troglodytes + idae

This is a scientific taxonomic formation: the family name is formed by adding the Latin/Greek suffix '-idae' to a genus name, a pattern not transparent to general learners.

Etymology

The word Troglodytidae comes from the Greek word troglodyte, which means 'cave-dweller'. It fits well because these small wrens often hide in holes and thick bushes, so the family name reminds us they live in tight, sheltered places.