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Atrichornithidae

Description:

Atrichornithidae refers to a scientific family of flightless birds commonly known as the "scrub-birds." These small bird species are endemic to Australia and are recognized for their unique characteristics and behavior.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: Atrichornithidae is a family of birds characterized by their inability to fly and their preference for living in thick scrubs and undergrowth.

Sample Sentence: The Atrichornithidae, or scrub-birds, are indigenous to the dense rainforests of Australia.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Atrichornithidae can be used as an adjective to refer to anything related to or characteristic of the scrub-bird family.

Sample Sentence: The researcher studied the Atrichornithidae population decline in the region.

Sense 3:

Plural Noun: Atrichornithidae can also be used as the plural form of Atrichornithid, referring to multiple species or members of the scrub-bird family.

Sample Sentence: I saw several Atrichornithidae during my bird-watching expedition in the national park.

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• Australian Birds Field Guide
• Bird Watching Binoculars
• Book on Scrub-bird Species