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Stercorariidae

The Stercorariidae is a family of birds commonly known as skuas. They are aggressive and predatory seabirds, primarily found in the Northern Hemisphere.

Meaning

In ornithology, Stercorariidae refers to a family of birds that belong to the genus Stercorarius. Skuas are known for their fierce behavior and kleptoparasitic feeding habits.

Senses

Sense 1:

Noun: A family of seabirds, the Stercorariidae, which includes species such as the great skua and the Arctic skua.

Example sentence: The Stercorariidae are known for their ability to snatch food from other seabirds.

Related products: Skuas of the Northern Hemisphere, Birds of the Stercorariidae Family

Sense 2:

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of the Stercorariidae family of birds.

Example sentence: The stercorariidae species are formidable predators in the marine ecosystem.

Related products: Seabirds of the Stercorariidae Family, The Life of a Skua

Sense 3:

Plural noun: The collective term for all species within the Stercorariidae family.

Example sentence: The stercorariidae migrate long distances during different seasons.

Related products: Migratory Patterns of the Stercorariidae, Anatomy of the Skua

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