Steatornithidae (Noun)
Meaning
Oilbirds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Oilbirds belong to the family Steatornithidae, a unique group of nocturnal birds found in Central and South America.
- The family Steatornithidae is also known as the Oilbird family due to their ability to produce oil from their digestive system.
- The only living genus in the family Steatornithidae is Steatornis, which includes the species Steatornis caripensis.
- Fossil records indicate that the family Steatornithidae dates back to the Eocene epoch, around 50 million years ago.
- The nocturnal habits of the Steatornithidae family have led scientists to study their unique adaptations and behaviors in the dark caves they inhabit.