Family Turnicidae (Noun)
Meaning
Small Old World birds resembling but not related to true quail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The buttonquails belong to the family Turnicidae, which are small Old World birds resembling but not related to true quail.
- Buttonquails are members of the family Turnicidae, a group of small to medium-sized birds that are often mistaken for quail.
- The family Turnicidae consists of about 18 species of buttonquails, which are found in a variety of habitats across the Old World.
- Birds in the family Turnicidae are characterized by their small size, rounded bodies, and short tails.
- The family Turnicidae is thought to have originated in Africa, where many species of buttonquails can still be found today.