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phasianid

phasianid

9.9
A bird like a pheasant or partridge often kept for hunting
  • noun
  • /ˈfeɪʒəˌnɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : faisán
  • Many phasianids have elaborate plumage and complex courtship displays.

Examples

  • The golden pheasant is a striking example of a phasianid native to China.

  • The biologist studied several species of phasianid in the Himalayan region.

  • The phasianid family includes various species of birds.

  • Many phasianids are popular in hunting.

  • The golden pheasant is a stunning phasianid known for its vibrant colors.

  • Birdwatchers often seek out phasianids like the ring-necked pheasant in their natural habitat.

  • In rural areas, phasianids are frequently raised for sport and food.

Synonyms

game bird
vsphasianid
1 3.2

A bird like a pheasant that people hunt for food or sport

is about taxonomic identity, not just hunting or use
gallinacean
vsphasianid
  • Specialized
9.9

A large heavy bird like a chicken or turkey that feeds on the ground

is narrower, naming one family rather than the larger order

Surface Forms

phasianid singular
phasianids plural

Morphology

phasianid = Phasianidae (opaque) = phasian + id

The formation is a technical taxonomic derivation (family name -> member name) that is not transparently predictable for general learners.

Etymology

Phasianid comes from the old name for the 'pheasant', Phasianus, which itself comes from Phasis, the name of a river where these birds were first noted. So a phasianid is a bird of the 'pheasant' family, which explains why the word covers pheasants and their close relatives.