Biology:Turdus major

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Short description: Extinct species of bird

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

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

Etymology

The specific epithet "major" is derived from its larger dimensions, which correspond to Turdus torquatus.[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 ☰ Q131535051 entry