Philopteridae
plural noun
Phil·op·ter·i·dae
ˌfiˌläpˈterəˌdē
: a family of bird lice (order Mallophaga) having the tarsi fitted with two claws for clinging to the feathers of their host
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Philopterus, type genus (from phil- + -pterus) + -idae