Chrysococcyx

Translingual

Wikispecies

Etymology

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From Ancient Greek χρυσός (khrusós, gold) + κόκκυξ (kókkux, cuckoo).[1]

Proper noun

Chrysococcyx m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Cuculidae.

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References

  1. Jobling, James A. (2010 June 30) Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names, Bloomsbury Publishing, →ISBN
  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN
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