Order 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 diverse Group of birds classified under the order Gruiformes consists of over 140 species found across the globe.
- Birdwatchers often travel to remote wetlands to spot rare members of the order Gruiformes that are characterized by their distinctive calls.
- The habitats of many Gruiformes, including marshes, swamps, and wet meadows, are under threat from pollution and human development.
- Taxonomists are continually updating the classification of the order Gruiformes as new research emerges about the evolutionary relationships within and between its distinct families.
- Several bird species within the order Gruiformes, such as the grey crowned-crane and the lesser florican, are considered endangered due to habitat loss.