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'''Taxon, taxa''': a taxonomic unit (in principle '''any''' taxonomic unit), most often used for either a subspecies or a species. For example, when discussing [[Kaempfer's Woodpecker]] calling it "the taxon ''obrieni''" does not make a statement as to whether Kaempfer's Woodpecker is a full species or a subspecies. | '''Taxon, taxa''': a taxonomic unit (in principle '''any''' taxonomic unit), most often used for either a subspecies or a species. For example, when discussing [[Kaempfer's Woodpecker]] calling it "the taxon ''obrieni''" does not make a statement as to whether Kaempfer's Woodpecker is a full species or a subspecies. | ||
Revision as of 02:31, 14 October 2009
This section is aimed at explaining the bird and biology specific vocabulary you are likely to meet in other threads in Birdforum.
This page is divided into four sections: Dictionary A-F, Dictionary G-L, Dictionary M-S and Dictionary T-Z.
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Tarsus: see Legs and Feet
Taxon, taxa: a taxonomic unit (in principle any taxonomic unit), most often used for either a subspecies or a species. For example, when discussing Kaempfer's Woodpecker calling it "the taxon obrieni" does not make a statement as to whether Kaempfer's Woodpecker is a full species or a subspecies.
Tertials: see Wings
Tibia: see Legs and Feet
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This page is divided into four sections: Dictionary A-F, Dictionary G-L, Dictionary M-S and Dictionary T-Z.
