Dacninae

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A group of small, colorful birds called honeycreepers from Central and South America

noun

Specialized

: Dacninae

Several species within the Dacninae display striking blue and green feathers.

Examples

The Dacninae are native to tropical forests in Central and South America.
Researchers are studying the evolutionary relationships among different Dacninae honeycreepers.
Look at that Dacninae perched on the branch!
The Dacninae are known for their vibrant colors.
Researchers are studying the evolutionary relationships among different Dacninae honeycreepers.
Several species within the Dacninae display striking blue and green feathers.
The Dacninae are native to tropical forests in Central and South America.

Surface Forms

Dacninae singular

Dacninaes plural

Etymology

Dacninae comes from the bird name Dacnis plus the ending -inae, which means 'a subfamily' or 'a smaller group inside a family'. So Dacninae is the name given to the honeycreeper subfamily and helps you remember it is a group of related bright, slender-billed birds.