Turdus major
| Turdus major Temporal range:
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Turdidae |
| Genus: | Turdus |
| Species: | †T. major
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| Binomial name | |
| †Turdus major Kessler, 2013
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Turdus major is an extinct species of Turdus that inhabited Hungary during the Neogene period.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet "major" is derived from its larger dimensions, which correspond to Turdus torquatus.[1]
References
- ^ 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.