Family Turdidae (Noun)
Meaning
Thrushes; in some classifications considered a subfamily (Turdinae) of the family Muscicapidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Turdidae consists of small to medium-sized birds commonly known as thrushes, which are found in a wide range of habitats worldwide.
- Some taxonomists group the family Turdidae as a subfamily of the larger family Muscicapidae, which also includes the Old World flycatchers.
- The family Turdidae is known for its diverse range of species, including the American robin and the European blackbird.
- In some classifications, the family Turdidae is considered a distinct family, while in others it is considered a subfamily of the family Muscicapidae.
- The family Turdidae is characterized by its members' generally dull plumage and their habit of foraging for food on or near the ground.