Definition

Noun: * Subfamily Loriinae: A taxonomic subfamily of small to medium-sized, brightly colored parrots, characterized by their specialized brush-tipped tongues for feeding on nectar and soft fruits. They are commonly known as lories and lorikeets.

Usage

• The term Subfamily Loriinae is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify a specific group of parrots within the family Psittaculidae.
• It refers to the collective group, not an individual bird. An individual is a "lory" or "lorikeet."

Examples

• Scientific Classification: "The rainbow lorikeet belongs to Subfamily Loriinae."
• Ornithological Text: "Researchers studied the feeding behavior unique to Subfamily Loriinae."
• General Fact: "Subfamily Loriinae contains some of the most vividly colored parrots in the world."

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, Subfamily Loriinae sits between family (Psittaculidae) and tribe (e.g., Loriini) or genus (e.g., , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Lory (n.): A common name for many species within this subfamily, often used for those with shorter, blunter tails.
• Lorikeet (n.): A common name for species within this subfamily, often used for those with longer, tapered tails.
• Loriini (n.): The tribe designation often used synonymously with or as a subdivision of Subfamily Loriinae in some classification systems.

Synonyms

• Lories and lorikeets (common name grouping)
• Brush-tongued parrots (descriptive term)

Related Phrases

• Member of Loriinae: Used to specify an individual species' classification.
  • Example: "The red lory is a prominent member of Loriinae."

Noun

1. lories