Tyranni (Noun)
Meaning
New World flycatchers; antbirds; oven birds; woodhewers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tyranni comprise a diverse group of suboscine birds that include the New World flycatchers and some related species.
- A closer inspection revealed the distinctive beak of the spotted antbird, which is actually part of the suboscine group tyranni.
- Woodhewers belong to the group of tyranni which include many types of suboscine birds in South America.
- One distinct type of bird classified as part of the tyranni family includes ovenbirds with striking facial markings.
- While initially identified as separate groups, studies reveal woodcreepers are a subgroup of tyranni alongside other species such as New World flycatchers.