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phoeniculidae

/ˌfiː.nɪˈkjuː.lɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌfiː.nɪˈkjuː.lɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство птиц, широко известных как лесные удоды, характеризующихся тонкими изогнутыми клювами и часто переливающимся оперением.

A taxonomic family of birds commonly known as wood hoopoes, characterized by their slender, curved bills and often iridescent plumage.

proper noun

  1. Wood HoopoesC2formal

    A family of birds in the order Bucerotiformes, known for their slender, curved bills and iridescent plumage, found in sub-Saharan Africa.

    ruДревесные удоды

    • The Phoeniculidae family includes several species of wood hoopoes.
    • Wood hoopoes are often seen foraging for insects in tree bark.
    • The iridescent feathers of the Phoeniculidae shimmer in the sunlight.