suboscine
/sʌbˈɑsɪn/
adjective
- Relating to a group of birds (suborder Tyranni) that have a simpler vocal organ than songbirds and are found mainly in Central and South America.
- Suboscine calls are often less musical than those of true songbirds.
- Ornithologists study suboscine species to understand the evolution of bird song.
- The suboscine birds include species like the flycatcher and the antbird.
noun
- A bird belonging to the suborder Tyranni, which has a simpler vocal organ than songbirds.
- Many suboscines are found in tropical rainforests.
- The suboscine is known for its simple, repetitive calls.
- The researcher identified the bird as a suboscine based on its syrinx structure.