family Gruidae

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A group of large, long-legged, long-necked birds known as cranes

noun
/ˈfæmɪli ˈɡruːɪdeɪ/

Specialized

: familia Gruidae

The family Gruidae includes several species of cranes found across many continents.

Examples

Researchers are studying the migration patterns of birds in the family Gruidae.
Cranes belonging to the family Gruidae are known for their elaborate mating dances.
The family Gruidae includes many species of cranes.
A family Gruidae can be seen in wetlands across the world.
Cranes belonging to the family Gruidae are known for their elaborate mating dances.
The family Gruidae includes several species of cranes found across many continents.
Researchers are studying the migration patterns of birds in the family Gruidae.

Synonyms

Gruidae

vsfamily Gruidae

Specialized

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A family of large birds with long legs and necks like cranes that live near water

is identical in meaning but adds the taxonomic rank word before the name

Surface Forms

family Gruidae singular

families Gruidae plural

Morphology

family + Gruidae

This is a straightforward taxonomic Noun Phrase combining 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxon name 'Gruidae'; if a learner knows both constituents the meaning — the bird family of cranes — is directly derivable. The construction is fully compositional and matches cross-linguistic naming patterns for taxa, so it is immediately understandable.

Etymology

Family Gruidae comes from the old Latin word grus, meaning 'crane', so family Gruidae simply names the group of long-legged, long-necked birds we call cranes.