palamedeae (Meaning)
palamedeae (n. pl.)
An order, or suborder, including the kamichi, and allied South American birds; -- called also screamers. In many anatomical characters they are allied to the Anseres, but they externally resemble the wading birds.
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palamedeae Sentence Examples
- The palamedeae subfamily of birds includes several large, flightless species.
- Palamedeae are characterized by their long, powerful legs and webbed feet.
- The screamers, members of the palamedeae subfamily, are known for their loud and distinctive vocalizations.
- The horned screamer is the only member of the palamedeae subfamily with a distinctive horn-like crest.
- Palamedeae are found in wetlands and grasslands throughout the Amazon basin.
- The black-necked screamer is a common palamedeae species found in the Pantanal region of South America.
- Palamedeae chicks are born with a thick layer of downy feathers and can run within a few hours of hatching.
- The southern screamer is a critically endangered palamedeae species due to habitat loss.
- The wattled jacana is a unique palamedeae species that has evolved feet with extremely long toes.
- The palamedeae subfamily is thought to have diverged from other bird lineages around 60 million years ago.
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An order, or suborder, including the kamichi, and allied South American birds; -- called also screamers. In many anatomical characters they are allied to the An
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The palamedeae subfamily of birds includes several large, flightless species.
Palamedeae are characterized by their long, powerful legs and webbed feet.
The screamers, members of the palamedeae subfamily, are known for their loud and distinctive vocalizations.
The horned screamer is the only member of the palamedeae subfamily with a distinctive horn-like crest.
