sturnidae

noun
UK: /stɜːˈnɪd.iː/
US: /stɝːˈnɪd.iː/

  1. The taxonomic family of birds that includes starlings and related species.

    1. The Sturnidae family is known for its diverse vocalizations. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ornithologists study Sturnidae to understand bird behavior and evolution. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

starling
sturnidae adjective

  1. Relating to or belonging to the Sturnidae family of birds.

    1. The Sturnidae birds are often found in large flocks. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sturnidae populations have adapted to various environments across the globe. [ ] [ ]
sturnidae verb

  1. To act or behave in a manner characteristic of starlings (family Sturnidae).

    1. The flock Sturnidaed through the open field, searching for food. [ ] [ ]
    2. The invasive species is Sturnidaeing rapidly, displacing native birds from their habitat. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sturnidae" is /stɜːˈnɪd.iː/ in British English and /stɝːˈnɪd.iː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sturnidae": starling.

Example usage of "sturnidae": "The Sturnidae family is known for its diverse vocalizations.". More examples on the page.