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trochilidae

/ˌtrɒkɪˈlɪdiː/

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noun

/ˌtrɒkɪˈlɪdiː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное таксономическое название, относящееся к семейству птиц, широко известных как колибри, характеризующихся маленьким размером, быстрыми взмахами крыльев и способностью зависать в воздухе.

A scientific taxonomic name referring to the family of birds commonly known as hummingbirds, characterized by their small size, rapid wing beats, and ability to hover.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. HummingbirdsC2formalscientific

    A family of small, colorful birds known for their ability to hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings, and for their long, slender bills adapted for feeding on nectar.

    ruКолибри

    • The Trochilidae family includes over 300 species of hummingbirds.
    • Trochilidae are found exclusively in the Americas.
    • The iridescent plumage of Trochilidae is a result of light refraction.