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rynchopidae

 

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Noun rynchopidae has 1 sense
  1. Rynchopidae, family Rynchopidae - coextensive with the genus Rynchops: skimmers
    --1 is a kind of bird family
    --1 is a member of Lari, suborder Lari
    --1 has members: Rynchops, genus Rynchops

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Rynchopidae

Definition: Rynchopidae refers to a family of birds commonly known as skimmers. They are unique for their remarkable ability to skim the water surface with their elongated lower mandible while in flight to catch fish.

Examples

Noun:

  1. The Rynchopidae family includes three extant species: the African skimmer, the Indian skimmer, and the black skimmer.
  2. Skimmers, belonging to the Rynchopidae family, have specialized bill adaptations for their feeding behavior.

Adjective:

  1. The Rynchopidae birds are known for their distinctive flight patterns and feeding strategies.
  2. The local Rynchopidae species can be observed along the coast during certain seasons.

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