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family momotidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun family momotidae has 1 sense
  1. Momotidae, family Momotidae - a family of birds of the order Coraciiformes
    --1 is a kind of bird family
    --1 is a member of Coraciiformes, order Coraciiformes
    --1 has members: Momotus, genus Momotus; motmot, momot

Definitions from the Web

Family Momotidae

The family Momotidae is a group of birds commonly known as motmots. They are found in the Americas, mainly in Central and South America.

Definition

Momotidae is a taxonomic family of birds that belong to the order Coraciiformes.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Taxonomy

In the classification of birds, family Momotidae is placed within the order Coraciiformes, which also includes kingfishers and bee-eaters.

Example sentence: The motmot belongs to the family Momotidae.

Sense 2: Bird Family

The family Momotidae includes several species of colorful and medium-sized birds known as motmots. They are recognized by their long, racket-shaped tails and vibrant plumage.

Example sentence: The birdwatcher spotted a beautiful motmot, a member of the family Momotidae.

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