suboscines
/sʌbˈɑsəˌniz/
noun
- A group of birds that includes species like antbirds, ovenbirds, and woodcreepers, known for having a simpler vocal organ than songbirds.
- Suboscines are found mainly in Central and South America.
- The naturalist spent years studying the behavior of tropical suboscines.
- Unlike songbirds, suboscines learn their calls instinctively rather than by imitation.