Laniidae: meaning, definitions and examples

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Laniidae

 

[ หˆleษชniหŒaษชdi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird family

Laniidae is the family of birds known as shrikes. These are medium-sized birds that are characterized by their predatory behavior, often impaling their prey on thorns or barbed wire. They have strong beaks and are found primarily in open habitats, where they hunt insects and small vertebrates.

Synonyms

predatory birds, shrike family

Examples of usage

  • The loggerhead shrike is a prominent member of the Laniidae family.
  • Laniidae birds are known for their distinctive hunting methods.
  • Birdwatchers often seek out Laniidae in grasslands.

Translations

Translations of the word "Laniidae" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเคจเฅ€เคกเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะ›ะฐะฝั–ั”ะฒั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Laniidae

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Laniidae

Word origin

The term 'Laniidae' originates from the Latin word 'lania', which means 'butcher', due to the shrike's habit of impaling its prey. The family name was first introduced in the early 19th century by ornithologists who were studying these unique birds. The shrikes are well represented across the globe, especially in the temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere, and their striking behavior has captured the interest of birdwatchers and researchers alike. Over time, as research expanded, the Laniidae family has undergone several classifications, reflecting the diversity and ecological role of these birds in their respective environments.