Definition

A group of birds known for their ability to sing, characterized by having many muscles in their vocal organs that allow them to produce musical sounds.

Example

The oscines are known for their beautiful songs that fill the forest in the spring.

Conversation

Did you know that some birds are classified as oscines?

Really? What makes them different from other birds?

They have special muscles that allow them to sing beautifully.

That’s fascinating! I love listening to their songs in the morning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oscines is derived from the Latin word "oscin" (meaning songbird or singing bird), which is related to "oscitare" (meaning to sing or to chirp). The term refers to birds that are known for their vocalizations, particularly songbirds.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for singing ('oscitare') to remember that 'oscines' refers to birds that sing.

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