Numidinae (Noun)
Meaning
Guinea fowl and related birds of Africa and Madagascar.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Numidinae are a subfamily of the family Numididae, consisting of birds commonly known as Guinea fowl.
- Several genera of birds belong to the Numidinae subfamily, including the helmetshrike-like guineafowl.
- Birds in the Numidinae family have distinctive structures on top of their heads.
- Many species within the Numidinae family exhibit vibrant plumage and social behavior.
- In contrast to true pheasants, the Numidinae family favors dense grasslands and open woodlands as habitats.