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family Prunellidae

family Prunellidae

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A group of small birds like the hedge sparrow found mainly in Eurasia
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Prunellidae
  • The hedge sparrow, also known as the dunnock, belongs to the family Prunellidae.

Examples

  • The family Prunellidae includes small, inconspicuous birds often seen in mountainous regions.

  • I spotted a bird from the family Prunellidae in my garden.

  • Many birdwatchers are fascinated by the subtle plumage of members of the family Prunellidae.

  • The family Prunellidae includes various species of accentors.

  • The family Prunellidae consists of small birds known for their distinctive accentor calls.

  • Commonly found in Eurasia, the family Prunellidae features species that prefer grassy habitats.

  • Bird enthusiasts often observe the family Prunellidae during spring migrations across Europe.

Synonyms

Prunellidae
vsfamily Prunellidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of small brown birds like the hedge sparrow found in Europe and Asia

is the same but presented explicitly as a formal family label

Surface Forms

family Prunellidae singular
families Prunellidae plural

Morphology

family + Prunellidae

This phrase is fully compositional: 'family' (a taxonomic grouping) combined with the taxon name 'Prunellidae' directly denotes the biological family called Prunellidae. The meaning follows standard noun + name naming patterns found across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Family Prunellidae comes from the scientific name Prunella (the small bird called a 'dunnock') plus the ending -idae, which marks a 'family' or group of related animals. Because Prunella are small, brown singing birds often called 'accentors' or 'dunnocks', the name simply labels this group of small, related birds.