Taphrospilus
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In "Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird" page 379 is written about Taphrospilus:
Taphrospilus Gr. tarphus close, dense; spilos spot.
The question is if tarphus is realy the origin. Maybe Ditch, ταφρος (taphros) is the etymological origin, referring to the habitat where the type species was found?
Taphrospilus Gr. tarphus close, dense; spilos spot.
The question is if tarphus is realy the origin. Maybe Ditch, ταφρος (taphros) is the etymological origin, referring to the habitat where the type species was found?