Callipepla

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Translingual

Etymology

Translingual genus name, from Ancient Greek καλός (kalós, beautiful) + πέπλος (péplos, outer robe or shawl) referring to the plumage (and headgear) of the bird.

Proper noun

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  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Odontophoridae – certain New World quails.

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References

  1. ^ Gray,J. and Fraser, I. (2013) Australian Bird Names: A Complete Guide, CSIRO Publishing, →ISBN
  2. ^ Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN