Bucanetes
| Bucanetes | |
|---|---|
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| Trumpeter finch, Bucanetes githagineus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Fringillidae |
| Subfamily: | Carduelinae |
| Genus: | Bucanetes Cabanis, 1851 |
| Species | |
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Bucanetes is a genus of passerine birds in the finch family. It contains two species:[1]
- Trumpeter finch, Bucanetes githagineus
- Mongolian finch, Bucanetes mongolicus
The genus name is from Ancient Greek bukanetes, "trumpeter".[2]
References
- ↑ Gill, Frank; Donsker, David (eds.). "Finches, euphonias". World Bird List Version 5.2. International Ornithologists' Union. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ↑ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names. London, United Kingdom: Christopher Helm. p. 79. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.
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