What is another word for Family Meliphagidae?

Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli mˈɛlɪfˌad͡ʒɪdˌiː] (IPA)

The Family Meliphagidae belongs to the order Passeriformes and is commonly known as the honeyeater family. The term "honeyeater" refers to the bird's unique feeding behavior of sipping nectar from flowers. The Meliphagidae family is widely distributed throughout Australasia, with the highest diversity found in Australia and New Guinea. These birds are known for their colorful plumage, active foraging behavior, and varied vocalization. Some synonyms for Family Meliphagidae include the honeyeater family, Australo-Papuan honeyeaters, and meliphagids. They are also sometimes referred to as birds of paradise or sunbirds, although these terms are more commonly associated with other bird families. Regardless of the name, these birds are a fascinating and important part of the ecosystem in their regions.

Synonyms for Family meliphagidae:

What are the hypernyms for Family meliphagidae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Artificial Group Oscines (True Songbirds), Class Aves (birds), Family Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters), Order Passerida (Suboscines), Suborder Passeri (Songbirds), order Passeriformes (perching birds).

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