Sturnus

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Translingual

Sturnus vulgaris

Etymology

From Latin sturnus (starling).

Proper noun

Sturnus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Sturnidae – the starlings.

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References

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

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