Passeres

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Pas·​ser·​es
ˈpasəˌrēz

taxonomic synonym of passeriformes

Passeres

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plural noun

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: a very large suborder of Passeriformes comprising the typical singing birds that have a specialized vocal apparatus with four or five pairs of diacromyodian syringeal muscles

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from plural of Latin passer sparrow

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“Passeres.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Passeres. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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