Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic subfamily within the family Phasianidae: "subfamily Perdicidae" refers to a specific group of birds classified under the family Phasianidae, comprising certain Old World partridges and related species. This is a scientific, taxonomic term used in biological classification.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The subfamily Perdicidae includes several genera of ground-dwelling birds.
  • Ornithologists studied the evolutionary history of the subfamily Perdicidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to denote a rank (subfamily) below family and above genus. It is always capitalized when referring to the formal taxon name.
  • The bird was reclassified from the family Phasianidae to the subfamily Perdicidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Perdicidae (n): Often used interchangeably as a shorthand for the full subfamily name.
  • Members of Perdicidae are found across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• Partridge (n): A common name for many birds within this and related groups.
  • The gray partridge is a well-known species in the subfamily Perdicidae.

Synonyms

• Old World partridges: A descriptive common name for the group.
• Perdicinae: An alternative, synonymous subfamily name sometimes used in taxonomic literature.

Related Phrases

• Member of Perdicidae: A phrase used to describe an organism's classification.
  • The chukar is a prominent member of Perdicidae.

Noun

1. Old World partridges