Bucerotinae

/ˌbjuːsəroʊˈtaɪni/ noun

Definition

A subfamily of hornbills within the family Bucerotidae, representing a major taxonomic grouping of these large birds.

Etymology

Derived from Buceros with the Latin subfamily suffix '-inae,' used in biological classification to denote subdivisions within animal families.

Kelly Says

Within this subfamily, the great hornbill is one of the largest, weighing up to 3.5 kilograms, and their calls can carry for miles through the forest!

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