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Perdicinae

Perdicinae

9.9
A group of birds that live on the ground, like partridges
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Perdicinae are distributed across Europe, Asia, and Africa, inhabiting grasslands and forests.

Examples

  • Researchers studied genetic differences among several species within the Perdicinae subfamily.

  • The Perdicinae subfamily includes various species of partridges.

  • Most members of the Perdicinae are ground-dwelling birds noted for their cryptic plumage.

  • Did you know that Perdicinae are found in many parts of Europe?

  • Most members of the Perdicinae are ground-dwelling birds known for their cryptic plumage.

  • Researchers studied genetic differences among several species within the Perdicinae subfamily.

  • The Perdicinae are distributed across Europe, Asia, and Africa, inhabiting grasslands and forests.

Synonyms

subfamily Perdicinae
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds like partridges in the pheasant family found in Europe and Asia

includes Old World partridges plus related species beyond partridges

Compounds

subfamily Perdicinae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds like partridges in the pheasant family found in Europe and Asia

Surface Forms

Perdicinae singular
Perdicinae plural

Etymology

Perdicinae comes from perdix, meaning 'partridge', plus the scientific ending -inae, a name ending used for a smaller group inside a family of animals. So Perdicinae means the group of partridge-like birds.