Anserinae (Noun)
Meaning
Used in some classifications for the swans.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Anserinae subfamily consists of geese and swans, with the latter including species such as the Mute Swan and the Black-necked Swan.
- Some taxonomists place the genus Cygnus within the Anserinae subfamily, which is part of the larger family Anatidae.
- In this classification, the Anserinae subfamily includes both the true geese and the swans, with the two groups sharing several key characteristics.
- The Anserinae subfamily is sometimes used as a synonym for the Cygninae subfamily, which includes all the swans.
- Birdwatchers and ornithologists often refer to the Anserinae subfamily when discussing the various species of swans found in different parts of the world.