Ardeidae (Noun)
Meaning
Herons; egrets; night herons; bitterns.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Ardeidae comprises some of the world's most recognizable waterbirds, including herons and egrets.
- Night herons are part of the diverse family Ardeidae which can be found near coastal areas and wetlands.
- Ardeidae is a family of wading birds, commonly known as herons, egrets, and bitterns that live near aquatic environments.
- Herons, egrets, and bitterns, belonging to the family Ardeidae, can be observed using stealth to catch their prey.
- In the family Ardeidae are found some elegant large herons and the much smaller night herons and bitterns.