Megalaimidae
E731303
Megalaimidae is a family of Asian barbets, colorful fruit-eating birds known for their stout bills and loud, repetitive calls.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Megalaimidae canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8406196 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Megalaimidae Context triple: [Piciformes, containsFamily, Megalaimidae]
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A.
Alcedinidae
Alcedinidae is the bird family commonly known as kingfishers, characterized by their large heads, long sharp bills, and often brightly colored plumage, found near water and forested habitats worldwide.
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B.
Aegithalidae
Aegithalidae is a family of small passerine birds commonly known as long-tailed tits, found across Eurasia and characterized by their tiny size, long tails, and social flocking behavior.
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C.
Hirundinidae
Hirundinidae is a family of small, agile passerine birds commonly known as swallows and martins, recognized for their streamlined bodies, long pointed wings, and aerial insect-catching behavior.
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D.
Alaudidae
Alaudidae is a family of small to medium-sized passerine birds commonly known as larks, noted for their elaborate songs and often ground-dwelling habits in open habitats.
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E.
Muscicapidae
Muscicapidae is a large family of small Old World passerine birds commonly known as Old World flycatchers and chats, many of which are insectivorous and noted for their active, agile foraging behavior.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Megalaimidae Target entity description: Megalaimidae is a family of Asian barbets, colorful fruit-eating birds known for their stout bills and loud, repetitive calls.
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A.
Alcedinidae
Alcedinidae is the bird family commonly known as kingfishers, characterized by their large heads, long sharp bills, and often brightly colored plumage, found near water and forested habitats worldwide.
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B.
Aegithalidae
Aegithalidae is a family of small passerine birds commonly known as long-tailed tits, found across Eurasia and characterized by their tiny size, long tails, and social flocking behavior.
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C.
Hirundinidae
Hirundinidae is a family of small, agile passerine birds commonly known as swallows and martins, recognized for their streamlined bodies, long pointed wings, and aerial insect-catching behavior.
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D.
Alaudidae
Alaudidae is a family of small to medium-sized passerine birds commonly known as larks, noted for their elaborate songs and often ground-dwelling habits in open habitats.
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E.
Muscicapidae
Muscicapidae is a large family of small Old World passerine birds commonly known as Old World flycatchers and chats, many of which are insectivorous and noted for their active, agile foraging behavior.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bird family
ⓘ
taxon ⓘ |
| activityPattern | diurnal ⓘ |
| bodySize | small to medium-sized birds ⓘ |
| breedingSite | excavated holes in dead or soft wood ⓘ |
| callFunction |
mate attraction
ⓘ
territorial advertisement ⓘ |
| characteristic |
colorful plumage
ⓘ
fruit-eating ⓘ loud calls ⓘ repetitive vocalizations ⓘ stout bills ⓘ |
| class | Aves ⓘ |
| commonName | Asian barbets ⓘ |
| containsTaxon |
Caloramphus
ⓘ
Megalaima ⓘ Psilopogon ⓘ |
| diet |
frugivorous
ⓘ
insectivorous ⓘ |
| distribution | Asia ⓘ |
| ecologicalRole | seed disperser ⓘ |
| feedingBehavior | fruit plucking ⓘ |
| foragingStratum |
canopy
ⓘ
subcanopy ⓘ |
| habitat |
subtropical forests
ⓘ
tropical forests ⓘ woodlands ⓘ |
| higherClassification | Piciformes ⓘ |
| historicallyIncludedIn | Capitonidae ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| nestingSite | tree cavities ⓘ |
| notableRegion |
Indian subcontinent
ⓘ
linked to:
भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप
Southeast Asia ⓘ southern China ⓘ |
| order | Piciformes ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| plumagePattern | green-dominated with bright markings ⓘ |
| primaryFood |
figs
ⓘ
other soft fruits ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Capitonidae
ⓘ
Ramphastidae ⓘ |
| reproduction | cavity-nesting ⓘ |
| secondaryFood |
insects
ⓘ
other small invertebrates ⓘ |
| skeletonFeature | zygodactyl feet ⓘ |
| taxonomicRank | family ⓘ |
| typicalBillShape | heavy bill with bristles at base ⓘ |
| vocalizationType | barbet-like repetitive notes ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Megalaimidae Description of subject: Megalaimidae is a family of Asian barbets, colorful fruit-eating birds known for their stout bills and loud, repetitive calls.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.