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Turdinae

Turdinae

9.9
A group of birds in the thrush family, like robins
  • noun
  • /ˈtɜrdɪˌneɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • The Turdinae subfamily includes various species of thrushes.

Examples

  • Many ornithologists classify robins within the subfamily Turdinae.

  • Several species of forest thrushes are traditionally placed in the Turdinae.

  • Recent research has led to the reorganization of the Turdinae within the thrush family.

  • Did you know that Turdinae can refer to multiple thrush species?

  • Many ornithologists classify robins within the subfamily Turdinae.

  • Recent research has led to the reorganization of the Turdinae within the thrush family.

  • The Turdinae subfamily includes various species of thrushes.

Synonyms

subfamily Turdinae
vsTurdinae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds like thrushes that some scientists use to sort birds

is an alternate label used in some ornithological systems

Surface Forms

Turdinae singular
Turdinae plural

Etymology

Turdinae comes from the Latin Turdus, which means 'thrush', plus the scientific ending -inae that means 'subfamily' or group. So, Turdinae is simply the name for a subfamily of thrushes, such as robins.