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menurae

/mɪˈnjʊə.riː/

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noun

/mɪˈnjʊə.riː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный таксономический термин, обозначающий подотряд птиц, включающий лирохвостов и кустарниковых птиц, обитающих в Австралии.

A scientific taxonomic term referring to a suborder of birds that includes lyrebirds and scrubbirds, native to Australia.

proper noun

  1. Biological classificationB2formalscientific

    A suborder of passerine birds that includes lyrebirds (family Menuridae) and scrubbirds (family Atrichornithidae).

    ruМенуры

    • The Menurae are known for their remarkable vocal abilities.
    • Ornithologists classify lyrebirds within the suborder Menurae.
    • The scrubbird is a rare member of the Menurae.
    • Fossil evidence suggests Menurae originated in Australia.