steatornithidae

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Noun steatornithidae has 1 sense

Steatornithidae, family Steatornithidae - oilbirds
--₁ is a kind of bird family
--₁ is a member of Caprimulgiformes, order Caprimulgiformes
--₁ has members: Steatornis, genus Steatornis

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Steatornithidae

Noun:

Steatornithidae refers to a family of nocturnal birds known as oilbirds. These birds are known for their ability to echolocate and for their unique diet, consisting primarily of fruit and palm nuts. They are found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Example sentence:

Did you know that the Steatornithidae is the only family of nocturnal birds known to rely on echolocation?

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