Family Ptilonorhynchidae (Noun)
Meaning
Bowerbirds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The satin bowerbird belongs to the family Ptilonorhynchidae and is native to Australia.
- Ptilonorhynchidae consists of several bowerbird species with the catbird and golden bowerbird among its notable members.
- Family Ptilonorhynchidae consists of medium-sized to large songbirds often associated with complex mating behaviors.
- Ptilonorhynchidae are recognized for the vibrant displays built by males during mating rituals in order to attract a mate.
- Family Ptilonorhynchidae primarily includes the genus Chlamydera and Sericulus with around twenty known bowerbird species within it.