family prunellidae

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Noun family prunellidae has 1 sense

Prunellidae, family Prunellidae - hedge sparrow
--₁ is a kind of bird family
--₁ is a member of Oscines, suborder Oscines, Passeres, suborder Passeres
--₁ has members: Prunella, genus Prunella

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Family Prunellidae

The family Prunellidae is a group of small passerine birds commonly known as accentors. They are mainly found in mountainous regions of the Palearctic and Oriental regions. These birds are known for their secretive behavior and inconspicuous plumage.

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: A family of small passerine birds.

Sample sentence: The family Prunellidae includes several species of accentors, such as the Dunnock and the Siberian Accentor.

Sense 2: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the family Prunellidae.

Sample sentence: The researchers conducted a study on the nesting habits of a Prunellidae species.

Sense 3: Plural Noun

Definition: Multiple families of small passerine birds.

Sample sentence: Birdwatchers spotted various Prunellidae during their hiking trip in the Alps.