torporid
Torporid is a family of extinct birds belonging to the order Strigiformes, which includes modern owls. These ancient birds are known from fossilized remains and are characterized by their adaptations for a predatory lifestyle, similar to contemporary owls. The family Torporididae is named after the genus *Torporavis*, meaning "sluggish bird," which was one of the first described species.
Fossil evidence suggests that torporids inhabited various parts of the world during the Paleogene and Neogene
The precise evolutionary relationships of torporids to other owl families are still a subject of scientific