Turdidae (Noun)
Meaning
Thrushes; in some classifications considered a subfamily (Turdinae) of the family Muscicapidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Turdidae family consists of over 170 species of birds commonly known as thrushes, robins, and bluebirds.
- Thrushes in the Turdidae family are known for their melodious songs and distinctive calls.
- The Turdidae family is often divided into several subfamilies, with some classifications considering Turdinae as a subfamily of the family Muscicapidae.
- Ornithologists have long debated the classification of the Turdidae family, with some arguing that it should be merged with other families.
- Birdwatchers often seek out members of the Turdidae family, which include popular species such as the American Robin and the European Blackbird.