Cacatuinae

/ˌkɑːkəˈtuːɪni/ noun

A subfamily of cockatoos within the family Cacatuidae, used in scientific classification of these birds.

From Cacatuidae + Latin -inae (subfamily suffix). Scientific nomenclature breaks down the cockatoo family into smaller groups based on characteristics.

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