Turdus minor

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Turdus minor
Temporal range: Pliocene
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Turdidae
Genus: Turdus
Species:
T. minor
Binomial name
Turdus minor
Kessler, 2013

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

Etymology

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The specific epithet "minor" is derived from the smaller sizes of this species. It is similar in dimensions to Turdus philomelos. However, Turdus minor is still smaller.[1]

References

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  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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