Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. A taxonomic order within the subclass Neognathae — the owls.
Etymologies
- Latin strix ("channel") + -formes. (Wiktionary)
Examples
“The birds are also unusual within the Owls (Strigiformes) in being sexually dimorphic in coloration, with the male being almost pure white, the female being heavily barred.”
“Molecular evolution and systematics of the owls (Strigiformes).”
“Loosely, to mean almost any bird of prey outside of the order Strigiformes (owls).”
“Strigiformes bear enlarged talons with comparatively low curvature on each digit, part of a suite of adaptations to increase constriction efficiency by maximising grip strength, indicative of specialisation on small prey.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘Strigiformes’.
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owls
205 species of owl
here are some
a parliament of owlsbarn owl, Sunda scops owl, spectacled owl, Pel's fishing owl, Eurasian scops owl, great horned owl, snowy owl, boobook owl, pearl-spotted owlet, short-eared owl, Strigiformes, parliament and 10 more...
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