family laniidae

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Noun family laniidae has 1 sense

Laniidae, family Laniidae - shrikes
--₁ is a kind of bird family
--₁ is a member of Oscines, suborder Oscines, Passeres, suborder Passeres
--₁ has members:
shrike; Lanius, genus Lanius; Malaconotinae, subfamily Malaconotinae

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Family Laniidae

Definition: Family Laniidae refers to a taxonomic family of birds commonly known as shrikes.

Senses/Usages:

Noun (Plural: families Laniidae or Laniidae)

A family of carnivorous passerine birds, characterized by their strong hooked bills and habit of impaling their prey on thorns or spikes.
Shrikes, members of the family Laniidae, are known for their predatory behavior and distinctive hunting methods.

Sample Sentences:

The Northern shrike is a common species within the family Laniidae.
Shrikes belonging to the family Laniidae are known for their excellent hunting skills.

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