subfamily loriinae

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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

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