Family Cathartidae (Noun)
Meaning
Condors; turkey buzzards; king vultures.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The turkey vulture is a scavenging bird of the family Cathartidae found throughout much of North and South America.
- Members of the family Cathartidae, including condors and vultures, are well adapted to consuming carrion with their strong stomach acid and unique gut bacteria.
- King vultures are large, impressive birds belonging to the family Cathartidae and can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
- The family Cathartidae encompasses a range of New World vulture species, such as the turkey vulture and the California condor.
- Condors and other birds in the family Cathartidae play an important ecological role by consuming and disposing of carcasses efficiently.