Carpospiza

Translingual

Etymology

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Proper noun

Carpospiza f

A taxonomic genus within the family Passeridae – pale rockfinch or pale rock sparrow, a Middle Eastern bird with resemblance to both finches and sparrows.

Hyponyms

(genus): Carpospiza brachydactyla - sole known species

References

Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN

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