Calonectris

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Translingual

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Etymology

New Latin, from Ancient Greek καλός (kalós, beautiful) + νηκτρίς (nēktrís, swimmer)

Proper noun

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  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Procellariidae – certain large shearwaters.

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References

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