Suborder Oscines (Noun)
Meaning
Two names for the suborder of typical songbirds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Passeri and the Oscines are two names for the suborder of typical songbirds, with the latter being more commonly used in modern times.
- In the context of avian taxonomy, the suborder Oscines is a distinct grouping within the larger infraorder Passeriformes.
- The suborder Oscines is thought to have originated around 50 million years ago, during the early Eocene epoch.
- The songs of the suborder Oscines are highly complex and often considered one of the most intricate forms of animal communication.
- Researchers studying the suborder Oscines have identified several key characteristics that distinguish this group from other birds.