Sittidae: meaning, definitions and examples

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sittidae

 

[ หˆsษชtษ™deษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird family

Sittidae is a family of small birds commonly known as nuthatches. They are characterized by their unique ability to climb down trees headfirst and are usually found in wooded areas. Nuthatches are known for their short tails and strong feet, which help them move easily along branches.

Synonyms

nuthatch

Examples of usage

  • The white-breasted nuthatch is a common species in North America.
  • Nuthatches are often seen foraging for insects on tree trunks.
  • Listen for the distinctive call of the red-breasted nuthatch in the forest.
  • They often hide seeds in tree bark for later retrieval.

Translations

Translations of the word "sittidae" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sittidae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคŸเคฟเคกเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sittidae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sittidae

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธั‚ะธะดะพะฒั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sittidae

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒƒใ‚ฟidae

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Sittidae

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Sittidae

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Sittidae

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œํƒ€๊ณผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุชูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sittidae

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sittidae

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๆพ้›€็ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sittidae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sittidae

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Sittidae

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Sittidae

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Sittidae

Etymology

The term 'Sittidae' originates from the Greek word 'sitta', which refers to the nuthatch bird. The classification of birds into families such as Sittidae dates back to the 19th century when ornithologists began to categorize species based on their morphological characteristics and behaviors. Nuthatches have been observed since ancient times, with references to their distinctive climbing behavior in various cultural texts. The family Sittidae exhibits a range of adaptations that allow them to exploit their environment efficiently, particularly in terms of foraging and nesting. As further studies on avian phylogeny have progressed, the classification of birds, including the ones within Sittidae, continues to evolve.