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Malaconotinae

Malaconotinae

9.9
A group of small songbirds like shrikes that hunt insects in bushes
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Malaconotinae
  • Researchers observed several species within the Malaconotinae during their expedition to East Africa.

Examples

  • The Malaconotinae are known for their varied and colorful plumage.

  • In Africa, Malaconotinae species can be found in various habitats.

  • Birdwatchers often try to spot members of the Malaconotinae in their natural bushveld habitats.

  • The Malaconotinae are known for their striking plumage.

  • Birdwatchers often try to spot members of the Malaconotinae in their natural bushveld habitats.

  • Researchers observed several species within the Malaconotinae during their expedition to East Africa.

  • The Malaconotinae are known for their varied and colorful plumage.

Synonyms

subfamily Malaconotinae
vsMalaconotinae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of African birds like bush shrikes that live across Africa

is the same group but expressed without the taxonomic label
bush shrike
vsMalaconotinae
  • South African
9.9

A medium-sized colorful bird that lives in bushes and whistles

is a group term covering many similar predatory songbirds rather than one species

Surface Forms

Malaconotinae singular
Malaconotina singular

Etymology

Malaconotinae comes from the bird name Malaconotus, which uses Greek parts malako- meaning 'soft' and -notus meaning 'back'. The ending -inae means 'a group', so the whole name is like 'soft-backed group' and is used for this group of African bush shrikes.