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pteroclididae

/ˌtɛr.əˈklɪd.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌtɛr.əˈklɪd.ɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное таксономическое название семейства птиц, широко известных как рябки, которые являются наземными птицами, обитающими в засушливых и полузасушливых регионах.

A scientific taxonomic name for a family of birds commonly known as sandgrouses, which are ground-dwelling birds found in arid and semi-arid regions.

proper noun

  1. Sandgrouse familyC2formal

    A family of ground-dwelling birds known as sandgrouse, found in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and Eurasia.

    ruСемейство рябковых

    • The Pteroclididae family includes several species of sandgrouse.
    • Ornithologists study the migratory patterns of Pteroclididae.
    • Sandgrouse, belonging to Pteroclididae, are well adapted to desert life.

    Synonymssandgrouse