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Garrulinae

Garrulinae

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A group of birds like jays in the crow family
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɛrəˌlaɪni/
  • Specialized
: Garrulinae
  • The Garrulinae include several species of colorful and intelligent jays found worldwide.

Examples

  • Members of the Garrulinae are known for their complex vocalizations and social behaviors.

  • Ornithologists debated the classification of new species within the Garrulinae subfamily.

  • Look at that Garrulinae!

  • The Garrulinae are known for their vibrant plumage.

  • Members of the Garrulinae are known for their complex vocalizations and social behaviors.

  • The Garrulinae include several species of colorful and intelligent jays found worldwide.

  • Ornithologists debated the classification of new species within the Garrulinae subfamily.

Surface Forms

Garrulinae singular
Garrulinaes plural

Etymology

Garrulinae comes from the Latin garrulus, which means 'chattering' or 'talkative', plus the ending -inae used for a group of related animals. So the name fits: this subfamily is a group of jays known for their noisy, chattering calls.