Subfamily Carduelinae (Noun)
Meaning
Used in some classifications for a subgroup of finches.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The subfamily Carduelinae is a subgroup of finches that includes goldfinches and siskins in some classifications.
- Some taxonomists group the American goldfinch in the subfamily Carduelinae, while others place it in a separate subfamily.
- The subfamily Carduelinae is often divided into several tribes, including the Carduelini and the Carpodacini.
- In some classifications, the subfamily Carduelinae is considered a distinct group within the family Fringillidae.
- The subfamily Carduelinae includes a wide range of finch species, including the common redpoll and the lesser goldfinch.