Biology:Melanocorypha minor

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Short description: Extinct species of bird

Melanocorypha minor
Temporal range: Pliocene
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Alaudidae
Genus: Melanocorypha
Species:
M. minor
Binomial name
Melanocorypha minor
Kessler, 2013

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

Etymology

The specific epithet "minor" is derived from its small 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 ☰ Q131535076 entry