family artamidae

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Noun family artamidae has 1 sense

Artamidae, family Artamidae - wood swallows
--₁ is a kind of bird family
--₁ is a member of Oscines, suborder Oscines, Passeres, suborder Passeres
--₁ has members: Artamus, genus Artamus

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Family Artamidae

Description:

The family Artamidae is a group of passerine birds that are native to Australasia and South Pacific islands. They are commonly known as woodswallows, butcherbirds, or currawongs. The family consists of around 20 species.

Sample Sentences:

The woodswallow, a member of the family Artamidae, is known for its distinctive swift and graceful flight.
Butcherbirds, belonging to the family Artamidae, are known for their melodious and rich vocalizations.
The currawongs, a type of Artamidae bird, have a strong, hooked beak and are renowned for their striking calls.

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