Chauna

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Translingual

Chauna chavaria

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χαῦνος (khaûnos, silly).

Proper noun

Chauna f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Anhimidae – the crested screamer and black-necked screamer.

Hyponyms

References

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

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