Sturnidae (Noun)
Meaning
Old World starlings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Sturnidae family, which comprises the Old World starlings, consists of 123 species and is commonly found across the world, except for the Americas and some Pacific islands.
- Starlings belong to the Sturnidae family, and are primarily insectivorous birds with vibrant plumage.
- Taxonomic classifications of Old World starlings reveal they belong to the family Sturnidae.
- Several birdwatchers documented over 15 different species from the Sturnidae family in a single location during the migratory season.
- Studies of Sturnidae indicate these Old World starlings display distinct courtship behaviors to establish social hierarchies.