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order Strigiformes

order Strigiformes

8.6
A group of birds that includes all owls
  • noun
  • /ˈɔrdər ˌstrɪdʒɪˈfɔrmiːz/
  • Specialized
: orden Strigiformes
  • Barn owls and great horned owls are members of the order Strigiformes.

Examples

  • The order Strigiformes includes all species of owls found worldwide.

  • Researchers study the adaptations specific to birds in the order Strigiformes.

  • The order Strigiformes includes various species of owls.

  • Did you know that the order Strigiformes is known for nocturnal habits?

  • The order Strigiformes is characterized by features such as silent flight and exceptional night vision.

  • Owls are primarily classified within the order Strigiformes, which includes both barn owls and snowy owls.

  • Bird watchers often seek to observe members of the order Strigiformes due to their unique behaviors and adaptations.

Synonyms

Strigiformes
vsorder Strigiformes
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of birds that includes all owls

is the scientific name for that bird group without listing its features

Surface Forms

order Strigiformes singular
order Strigiformes plural

Morphology

order + Strigiformes

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'order' (a taxonomic grouping) combined with the taxon name 'Strigiformes' (the group of owls); together they clearly denote the taxonomic order called Strigiformes. This is a formulaic scientific naming pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the phrase.

Etymology

The name order Strigiformes comes from old Latin parts: strig- meaning 'owl' and -formes meaning 'shape' or 'form'. So the name literally means the 'owl-shaped' group and is used today for the scientific order that includes all owls.