Glareolidae (Noun)
Meaning
Old World shorebirds: pratincoles and coursers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Glareolidae comprises medium-sized Old World shorebirds including pratincoles and coursers that primarily inhabit tropical and subtropical regions.
- The Glareolidae family, with over 15 species, offers unique examples of pratincoles and coursers in their behavior and migration patterns.
- Among Old World shorebirds, members of the Glareolidae family often forage at night using their acute eyesight.
- Most pratincoles within the Glareolidae family primarily consume insects during flight or rest.
- Characterized by a mixture of shorebird-like traits and pratincole adaptations, Glareolidae can easily capture airborne insects during swift, nocturnal hunts.