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Vireonidae

Vireonidae

9.9
A group of small insect-eating songbirds like vireos found in the Americas
  • noun
  • /ˌvaɪrɪˈoʊnɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Vireonidae
  • The Vireonidae are commonly found in forests and woodlands throughout the Americas.

Examples

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

  • Researchers studied the nesting habits of several species within the Vireonidae family.

  • The Vireonidae family includes many colorful species.

  • Many birdwatchers are fascinated by Vireonidae and their songs.

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

  • Researchers studied the nesting habits of several species within the Vireonidae family.

  • The Vireonidae are commonly found in forests and woodlands throughout the Americas.

Synonyms

family Vireonidae
vsVireonidae
  • Specialized
9.8

Small birds from North and South America that sing and eat insects

is the same name but without the added rank word

Compounds

family Vireonidae
  • Specialized
9.8

Small birds from North and South America that sing and eat insects

Surface Forms

Vireonidae singular
Vireonidae plural

Morphology

Vireonidae = vireo (semi-transparent) = vireo + idae

The family name is formed from the genus 'vireo' plus the technical taxonomic suffix '-idae', which is regular but likely unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

The word Vireonidae comes from the bird name vireo, a Latin word meaning 'to be green', because many of these songbirds are greenish. The ending -idae is used to name an animal 'family', so Vireonidae is the family of small insect-eating songbirds called vireos.