Balaenicipitidae (Noun)
Meaning
Shoebills.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Shoebill is a member of the Balaenicipitidae family, which is a group of large wading birds found in tropical East Africa.
- Balaenicipitidae is a monotypic family, consisting of only one genus, Balaeniceps, which contains the Shoebill.
- The Balaenicipitidae family is closely related to the herons and egrets, but is distinct enough to be classified as a separate family.
- Shoebills are the only living representatives of the Balaenicipitidae family, which is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with other wading birds.
- The unique characteristics of the Balaenicipitidae family, such as the distinctive shoe-shaped bill of the Shoebill, set it apart from other bird families.