Order Picariae (Noun)
Meaning
Term used in some classifications as nearly equivalent to the order Coraciiformes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Picariae is a grouping of birds that includes kingfishers, rollers, and bee-eaters, among others.
- In some taxonomic classifications, the order Picariae is used as a synonym for the order Coraciiformes.
- The order Picariae is characterized by birds with bright plumage and large heads, and includes species such as the blue kingfisher and the European roller.
- Some sources group the order Picariae as a suborder within the larger order Coraciiformes, while others consider it a distinct order.
- The order Picariae is thought to have originated in the Old World, with many species found in Africa, Asia, and Europe.