Bucorvus

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Translingual

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek βοῦς (boûs, “ox”) + Latin corvus (“raven”).

Proper noun

Bucorvus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Bucorvidae – ground hornbills.

References

  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN
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