Family Hydrobatidae (Noun)
Meaning
Storm petrels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Storm petrels belong to the family Hydrobatidae, which consists of about 20 species of small to medium-sized seabirds.
- The family Hydrobatidae is divided into two subfamilies, the Hydrobatinae and the Oceanitinae, based on morphological and molecular differences.
- The family Hydrobatidae is thought to have originated in the Southern Hemisphere, with many species still found in the southern oceans.
- Storm petrels in the family Hydrobatidae are known for their distinctive black and white plumage, with some species having a brown or grayish tint.
- The family Hydrobatidae includes some of the smallest seabirds in the world, with the least storm petrel being one of the smallest members of the family.