What is another word for Family Meleagrididae?

Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli mˈɛliːɡɹˌɪdɪdˌiː] (IPA)

The Family Meleagrididae, commonly known as the turkey family, is a group of birds comprising six species, including the wild turkey and the ocellated turkey. These birds are primarily found in North and South America, with the wild turkey being the most widespread. The family Meleagrididae is characterized by their distinctive, bold, and colorful plumage, especially in males. Synonyms for the Family Meleagrididae include the turkey family, the Meleagridids, the galliformes, and the game birds. These birds are an essential part of the ecosystem, and they have cultural and economic significance globally. Hence, conservation efforts are critical to maintaining their population and biodiversity.

Synonyms for Family meleagrididae:

What are the hypernyms for Family meleagrididae?

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

    quails, Class Aves (birds), Order Galliformes (game birds).

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