Biology:Luscinia denesi

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Short description: Extinct species of bird


Luscinia denesi
Temporal range: Late Miocene
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Muscicapidae
Genus: Luscinia
Species:
L. denesi
Binomial name
Luscinia denesi
Kessler, 2013

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

Etymology

The specific epithet "denesi" is a tribute to Dénes Jánossy, a Hungarian paleontologist.[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 ☰ Q131535141 entry