Turdus medius

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

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

Etymology

The specific epithet "medius" is derived from its medium-sized dimensions, which correspond to Turdus merula.[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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