What is another word for glareolidae?
Pronunciation: [ɡlˈe͡əɹəlˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Glareolidae is a scientific family name for a group of birds commonly known as pratincoles and coursers. These birds have slender bodies, long wings, and long legs, allowing them to catch insects on the ground, in the air, or in water. If you're looking for synonyms for Glareolidae, there are few options. However, some alternative names for Glareolidae include "thick-knees," "stone-curlews," or "dikkops" depending on the region. These names come from some of the unique characteristics of the birds in this family, such as the thickened knee joint that is visible on some species. Nevertheless, Glareolidae is the formal and scientific name for the family of birds that you are likely to see referenced in literature and scientific articles.
