botaurinae

/boʊtɔːˈriːneɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A subfamily of bitterns, a group of large wading birds in the heron family.

“The birdwatcher identified the bird as a member of the Botaurinae subfamily.”

Synonyms

  • bitterns
  • herons

Antonyms

  • songbirds
  • sparrows