👉 The term "cantharidae" refers to a family of birds that includes several genera with distinctive traits. Cantharides are characterized by their slender, wingless bodies, small wings, and short legs. They have a flattened head, large eyes, and long beaks. Cantharides can range in size from the smallest to the largest species, with some being considered "smaller" than others. Cantharidae is part of the family Amphikina