Canirallus

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Etymology

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Proper noun

Canirallus m

A taxonomic genus within the family Rallidae – now only species Canirallus oculeus, of west-central Africa.

Usage notes

Formerly placed in Sarothruridae

Hyponyms

(genus): Canirallus oculeus (grey-throated rail) - sole species

References

Canirallus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Canirallus on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Canirallus on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN

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