Biology:Hirundo major

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Short description: Extinct species of bird

Hirundo major
Temporal range: Pliocene
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Hirundinidae
Genus: Hirundo
Species:
†H. major
Binomial name
†Hirundo major
Kessler, 2013

Hirundo major is an extinct species of Hirundo that inhabited Hungary during the Neogene period.[1]

Etymology

The specific epithet is derived from its large size.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eugen Kessler (2013). "Neogene songbirds (Aves, Passeriformes) from Hungary". Hantkeniana. Contributions of the Department of Palaeontology. Eötvös University 8: 37–149. http://kazmer.web.elte.hu/Hantkeniana_8_beliv.pdf. Retrieved 10 January 2014. 

Wikidata ☰ Q131535075 entry