Sicalis

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek σικαλίς (sikalís), a variant of συκαλίς (sukalís): a small, black-headed bird, mentioned by Epicharmus, Aristotle, and other authors; not further identified, but perhaps a sort of warbler. From συκῆ (sukê, fig tree).

Proper noun

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Sicalis f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Thraupidae – certain birds called yellow finches.

Hypernyms

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References

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