Order Apodiformes (Noun)
Meaning
Swifts; hummingbirds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The swifts and hummingbirds are classified under the order Apodiformes, a group of highly specialized, aerial birds found worldwide.
- The order Apodiformes consists of two suborders, the swifts, and the hummingbirds, which share certain distinct characteristics.
- Birds in the order Apodiformes have a highly efficient respiratory system that enables them to fly rapidly for extended periods.
- The tiny hummingbirds and large swifts both belong to the order Apodiformes and exhibit remarkable agility in the air.
- Despite their size difference, all birds within the order Apodiformes have their feet modified to be highly specialized for perching rather than walking.