Delichon major
 | This article relies on a single source. (December 2024) |
| Delichon major Temporal range: | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| 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
[edit]The specific epithet "major" is derived from its larger dimensions. It is separated from other species only by this fact.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 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.