Family Troglodytidae (Noun)
Meaning
Wrens.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The wrens are a family of birds, scientifically classified as Troglodytidae, and comprise more than 80 known species worldwide.
- Most wrens belonging to the family Troglodytidae have distinctive long tails that they use for balance while navigating dense undergrowth.
- Taxonomists group the wrens into the family Troglodytidae, which contains many genera such as Troglodytes and Thryothorus.
- Family Troglodytidae consists of insectivorous wrens that inhabit diverse ecosystems, ranging from lush tropical forests to arid deserts.
- In the Americas, species within the family Troglodytidae are commonly referred to as 'wrens', with notable examples including the House Wren and the Carolina Wren.