turdinae

/ˈtɜːrdɪneɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a subfamily of birds in the family Scolopacidae, which includes snipes and woodcocks

“The ornithologist studied the unique behaviors of turdinæ.”

2. noun

a subfamily of birds in the family Turdidae, which includes thrushes and their allies

“The field guide categorized the bird species into turdinæ and their relatives.”

Synonyms

  • Scolopacidae
  • Turdidae
  • snipes
  • thrushes
  • woodcocks

Antonyms

  • passerines
  • sparrows