Loriinae

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A group of parrots like lories or lorikeets with bright colors and tongues like brushes

noun
/ˈlɔːriˌneɪ/

Specialized

: Loriinae

Many species in the Loriinae subfamily have brush-tipped tongues adapted for feeding on nectar.

Examples

The Loriinae are known for their vivid colors and playful behavior.
Birdwatchers were thrilled to spot rare members of the Loriinae in the rainforest.
The Loriinae are known for their vibrant colors.
Did you see the Loriinae at the zoo?
Birdwatchers were thrilled to spot rare members of the Loriinae in the rainforest.
Many species in the Loriinae subfamily have brush-tipped tongues adapted for feeding on nectar.
The Loriinae are known for their vivid colors and playful behavior.

Surface Forms

Loriinae singular

Loriinaes plural

Etymology

Loriinae comes from the English name lory, which itself comes from a Malay word sailors used for 'bright parrots' and that Dutch traders brought into Europe. The ending -inae is a scientific group name, so Loriinae means the group of lory parrots, which is why it refers to the colorful, nectar-feeding birds.