otididae

/ɒtɪˈdaɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of birds including owls, typified by a broad head and forward-facing eyes

“The nocturnal habits of the owls in the Otididae family make them excellent night hunters.”

Synonyms

  • Strigidae
  • family of nocturnal birds

Antonyms

  • Diurnal birds
  • birds of the day