Gypohierax angolensis

Translingual

Wikispecies

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γύψ (gúps, “vulture”) and ἱέραξ (hiérax, “hawk, falcon”) + Latin angolēnsis (“Angolan”).

Proper noun

Gypohierax angolensis m

  1. A taxonomic species within the family Accipitridae – the palm-nut vulture.

References

  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN
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