Family Drepanididae (Noun)
Meaning
Hawaiian honeycreepers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Drepanididae, also known as the Hawaiian honeycreepers, consists of 56 species of songbirds endemic to Hawaii.
- Drepanididae species include the palila, the ʻakekeʻe, and the ʻākepa, all of which are threatened or endangered.
- The family Drepanididae is unique in that it has evolved into a wide variety of species, each with distinct characteristics.
- Many species within the family Drepanididae have distinctive beak shapes and sizes that are adapted to specific food sources.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the remaining species within the family Drepanididae from extinction.