Ploceidae (Noun)
Meaning
Weaverbirds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Ploceidae is a family of passerine birds consisting of weaverbirds, weaver-finches and malimbus.
- In breeding plumage, males of the Ploceidae family develop bright colors on their heads and backs.
- Weaverbirds belong to the family Ploceidae, which comprises about 118 distinct species globally.
- Researchers discovered the evolutionary adaptations of Ploceidae primarily stemmed from predation pressure and dietary differences.
- Although little was previously known, evidence suggested nest placement habits contributed greatly to population increases among species in Ploceidae.