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glareolidae

/ˌɡlɛəriˈɒlɪdiː/

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noun

/ˌɡlɛəriˈɒlɪdiː/formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство куликов Старого Света, включающее тиркушек и бегунков.

A taxonomic family of Old World shorebirds that includes pratincoles and coursers.

proper noun

  1. Family of shorebirdsC2formalscientific

    A family of Old World shorebirds that includes pratincoles and coursers, known for their long legs and pointed wings.

    ruСемейство тиркушковых

    • The Glareolidae family is primarily found in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
    • Pratincoles, part of the Glareolidae, are known for their aerial insect hunting.
    • Coursers, another member of Glareolidae, are adapted to running in arid environments.