Passeridae (Noun)
Meaning
True sparrows: Old world birds formerly considered weaverbirds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Passeridae family consists of over 40 species of birds, including the common sparrow and the tree sparrow.
- Passeridae are primarily ground-foraging birds, and their strong legs and conical beaks are well-suited for this task.
- They are primarily seed-eating birds, but some Passeridae species also eat insects and small worms.
- Due to habitat loss, some members of the Passeridae family are considered endangered or vulnerable.
- Passeridae are found in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and urban areas.