Delichon major

Delichon major
Temporal range:
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Hirundinidae
Genus: Delichon
Species:
†D. major
Binomial name
†Delichon major
Kessler, 2013

Delichon major is an extinct species of Delichon that inhabited Hungary during the Neogene period.[1]

Etymology

The specific epithet "major" is derived from its larger dimensions. It is separated from other species only by this fact.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Eugen Kessler (2013). "Neogene songbirds (Aves, Passeriformes) from Hungary" (PDF). Hantkeniana. Contributions of the Department of Palaeontology. Eötvös University. 8: 37–149. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
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