Gruiformes (Noun)
Meaning
Inland marsh-dwelling birds with long legs and necks and bills that wade in water in search of food: cranes; rails; bustards.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gruiformes are a diverse group of inland marsh-dwelling birds with specialized features such as long legs and bills.
- Among the many differences that set gruiformes apart from other birds, their unique feeding behaviors stand out the most.
- Classification of birds, including gruiformes such as rails and cranes, can get complicated due to multiple variables.
- The study focused on analyzing different habitats of several gruiformes species and how those habitats contribute to species survival.
- Researchers have carefully observed that various species of gruiformes employ a variety of tactics to hunt for food in marshy waters.