family sittidae

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Noun family sittidae has 1 sense

Sittidae, family Sittidae - nuthatches
--₁ is a kind of bird family
--₁ is a member of Oscines, suborder Oscines, Passeres, suborder Passeres
--₁ has members: nuthatch, nutcracker; Sitta, genus Sitta

Definitions from the Web

Term: Family Sittidae Description: The Family Sittidae refers to a family of small to medium-sized passerine birds, commonly known as nuthatches. They are known for their unique ability to climb down trees headfirst. The family Sittidae consists of several species that are widely distributed across the globe, inhabiting forests and woodlands. HTML Format:

Family Sittidae

The Family Sittidae refers to a family of small to medium-sized passerine birds, commonly known as nuthatches. They are known for their unique ability to climb down trees headfirst. The family Sittidae consists of several species that are widely distributed across the globe, inhabiting forests and woodlands.

Sample Sentences:

The White-breasted nuthatch is a common species belonging to the family Sittidae.
Several species of nuthatches can be found in North America, all belonging to the family Sittidae.
Observing the acrobatic movements of a nuthatch from the family Sittidae is truly remarkable.