Sylviidae (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications considered a subfamily (Sylviinae) of the family Muscicapidae: Old World (true) warblers; American kinglets and gnatcatchers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Sylviidae family consists of Old World warblers, which are small, energetic birds known for their beautiful songs.
- In some taxonomic classifications, the Sylviidae are considered a subfamily of the Muscicapidae family, which also includes thrushes and flycatchers.
- The Sylviidae family is comprised of over 400 species of warblers found in various parts of the world, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
- The American kinglets and gnatcatchers were once classified as part of the Sylviidae family but are now considered part of the Regulidae and Polioptilidae families, respectively.
- Researchers have been studying the Sylviidae family to better understand the evolutionary relationships between different species of warblers and their habitats.