Burhinidae (Noun)
Meaning
Large wading birds resembling the plovers: stone curlews.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Burhinidae comprises nine species of large wading birds commonly referred to as stone curlews or thick-knees.
- Researchers focused on studying the migratory patterns of Burhinidae, as their nocturnal behavior makes tracking a challenging task.
- Several members of the Burhinidae family display monogamous mating behaviors and share parental responsibilities during breeding season.
- Experts distinguish between various Burhinidae species by their plumage colors, sizes, and specific regional distribution patterns.
- Many stone curlews in the Burhinidae family produce haunting and distinctively eerie nocturnal calls.