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Numidinae

Numidinae

9.9
A group of birds like guinea fowl that live in Africa and Madagascar
  • noun
  • /ˌnjuːmɪˈdeɪniː/
  • Specialized
: Numidinae
  • Researchers studied the behavior of Numidinae, such as guinea fowl, in both Madagascar and mainland Africa.

Examples

  • The Numidinae are best known for their spotted plumage and noisy calls in the wild.

  • Several species within the Numidinae are important for local agriculture in Africa.

  • Researchers studied the behavior of Numidinae in both Madagascar and mainland Africa.

  • The Numidinae are fascinating birds found in Africa.

  • Did you know that the Numidinae include guinea fowl?

  • Several species within the Numidinae subfamily play a significant role in local agriculture in various regions of Africa.

  • The Numidinae are known for their unique spotted plumage and distinctive calls, which can often be heard in their natural habitats.

Surface Forms

Numidinae singular
Numidinae plural

Etymology

Numidinae comes from Numidia, the old name for part of North Africa, plus the scientific ending -inae that marks a group of related animals. So, Numidinae names the African group of birds, including familiar guinea fowl, and explains why these birds are treated as a single subfamily.