Biology:Turdus minor
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Short description: Extinct species of bird
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| Turdus minor | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Turdidae |
| Genus: | Turdus |
| Species: | †T. minor
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| Binomial name | |
| †Turdus minor Kessler, 2013
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Turdus minor is an extinct species of Turdus that inhabited Hungary during the Neogene period.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet "minor" is derived from the smaller sizes of this species. It is similar in dimensions to Turdus philomelos. However, Turdus minor is still smaller.[1]
References
- ↑ 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 ☰ Q131535050 entry
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