numidinae

/ˌnjuːmɪˈdeɪniː/ (NEW-mi-DAY-nee)

Definitions

1. plural noun

A subfamily of vultures, specifically the New World vultures in the family Cathartidae, or a group of birds of prey that are similar in appearance and behavior.

“The researchers studied the behavior of the Numidinae vultures in the savannas.”

Synonyms

  • Cathartidae
  • vultures

Antonyms

  • songbirds
  • sparrows