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Sylviinae

Sylviinae

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A group of small birds that eat insects, like warblers, found mainly in Europe, Asia, and Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Silviínidos
  • Scientists recently revised the classification of birds in the Sylviinae subfamily.

Examples

  • The Sylviinae comprise several genera of Old World warblers.

  • The Sylviinae comprise several genera of Old World warblers.

  • Many members of the Sylviinae are known for their melodic songs.

  • The Sylviinae are known for their beautiful songs.

  • Many species of Sylviinae migrate during the winter.

  • Many members of the Sylviinae are known for their melodic songs.

  • Scientists recently revised the classification of birds in the Sylviinae subfamily.

Synonyms

true warbler
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A small active songbird usually brown or grey from Europe, Asia and Africa

is a narrower group within that family at a lower taxonomic level
Old World warbler
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A small active bird that sings, often brown or grey, from Europe, Asia and Africa

is a more specific subgroup confined to one family group

Surface Forms

Sylviinae singular
Sylviinaes plural

Morphology

Sylviinae = Sylvia (opaque) = sylvi + inae

The form is a standard taxonomic formation (genus stem + -inae) and requires knowledge of biological nomenclature, so the meaning is not derivable by an average learner.

Etymology

The word Sylviinae comes from the Latin word silva, meaning 'wood' or 'forest', and from the bird name Sylvia, used for small songbirds that live in woods. The ending -inae means 'subfamily', so Sylviinae names the group of small forest songbirds.