Phodilinae
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Phodilinae is a subfamily of barn owls within the family Tytonidae, comprising certain medium-sized, nocturnal raptors characterized by heart-shaped facial discs and silent flight.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Phodilinae canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8081932 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Phodilinae Context triple: [Tytonidae, containsSubfamily, Phodilinae]
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A.
Lophorinae
Lophorinae is a subfamily of birds-of-paradise known for its elaborately ornamented males and complex courtship displays.
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B.
Cerylinae
Cerylinae is a subfamily of kingfishers known for their fish-eating habits and often crested appearance, including species such as the belted kingfisher.
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C.
Pantholopinae
Pantholopinae is a subfamily of bovids that includes the Tibetan antelope and its close relatives, characterized by adaptations to high-altitude environments.
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D.
Asioninae
Asioninae is a subfamily of typical owls that includes medium-sized, often long-eared species within the family Strigidae.
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E.
Myadestinae
Myadestinae is a subfamily of passerine birds within the thrush family, comprising several genera of forest-dwelling songbirds found mainly in the Neotropics and Pacific islands.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Phodilinae Target entity description: Phodilinae is a subfamily of barn owls within the family Tytonidae, comprising certain medium-sized, nocturnal raptors characterized by heart-shaped facial discs and silent flight.
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A.
Lophorinae
Lophorinae is a subfamily of birds-of-paradise known for its elaborately ornamented males and complex courtship displays.
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B.
Cerylinae
Cerylinae is a subfamily of kingfishers known for their fish-eating habits and often crested appearance, including species such as the belted kingfisher.
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C.
Pantholopinae
Pantholopinae is a subfamily of bovids that includes the Tibetan antelope and its close relatives, characterized by adaptations to high-altitude environments.
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D.
Asioninae
Asioninae is a subfamily of typical owls that includes medium-sized, often long-eared species within the family Strigidae.
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E.
Myadestinae
Myadestinae is a subfamily of passerine birds within the thrush family, comprising several genera of forest-dwelling songbirds found mainly in the Neotropics and Pacific islands.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
subfamily
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taxonomic group ⓘ |
| activityPattern | nocturnal ⓘ |
| belongsTo | Tytonidae ⓘ |
| class | Aves ⓘ |
| commonName | barn owl subfamily ⓘ |
| contains | barn owl species ⓘ |
| diet |
insects
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small birds ⓘ small mammals ⓘ |
| ecologicalRole |
nocturnal predator
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rodent population control ⓘ |
| family | Tytonidae ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
binocular vision
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facial disc aiding sound localization ⓘ specialized feathers for silent flight ⓘ strong hearing acuity ⓘ |
| higherClassification |
Animalia
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Aves ⓘ Chordata ⓘ Strigiformes ⓘ |
| includesOrganismsWithTrait |
adaptation for low-light hunting
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forward-facing eyes ⓘ heart-shaped facial disc ⓘ hooked beak ⓘ medium body size ⓘ nocturnal activity ⓘ raptorial behavior ⓘ sharp talons ⓘ silent flight ⓘ |
| isPartOf | Tytonidae ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| order | Strigiformes ⓘ |
| parentTaxon | Tytonidae ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| reproduction |
nesting in cavities or sheltered sites
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oviparous ⓘ |
| taxonRank | subfamily ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Phodilinae Description of subject: Phodilinae is a subfamily of barn owls within the family Tytonidae, comprising certain medium-sized, nocturnal raptors characterized by heart-shaped facial discs and silent flight.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.