Family Ardeidae (Noun)
Meaning
Herons; egrets; night herons; bitterns.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Ardeidae includes a wide variety of birds such as herons, egrets, night herons, and bitterns found near water bodies around the world.
- Some members of the family Ardeidae, particularly the night herons, have distinctive feeding behaviors and nocturnal habits.
- The family Ardeidae consists of about 64 species, with herons and egrets being the most well-known groups within this category.
- Researchers studying the family Ardeidae have found that bitterns, herons, and egrets have adapted unique feeding strategies to catch fish and other aquatic prey.
- Many species within the family Ardeidae, including egrets and herons, engage in elaborate courtship displays during the breeding season.