Garrulinae

/ɡəˈruːlɪneɪ/ noun

Definition

A subfamily of birds in the family Corvidae, characterized by garrulous or chattering behavior; also called the jay subfamily.

Etymology

From Latin 'garrulus' meaning talkative or chattering, plus -inae, the taxonomic suffix for a subfamily. The name perfectly captures the loud, vocal nature of these birds.

Kelly Says

The scientific name Garrulinae literally means 'the chattering ones'—taxonomists actually named a whole bird family after their behavior! Jays and their relatives are famously loud and vocal, so this name is spot-on perfect.

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