Order Passeriformes (Noun)
Meaning
Largest order of birds comprising about half the known species; rooks; finches; sparrows; tits; warblers; robins; wrens; swallows; etc.; the four suborders are Eurylaimi and Tyranni and Menurae and Oscines or Passeres.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Passeriformes is often referred to as perching birds, a characteristic many members within the order exhibit.
- The classification system of Passeriformes is divided into various suborders and infraorders to maintain easier organization and identification.
- Since the Passeriformes is composed of about half of all bird species, studying this group can provide significant insights into avian evolution.
- Birdwatchers from around the world are attracted to areas with diverse populations of Passeriformes due to the numerous opportunities to observe unique species.
- Members of the Passeriformes, particularly members of suborders Tyranni and Oscines, feature prominent examples of complex bird behaviors.