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Spheniscus

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek σφηνίσκος (sphēnískos, small wedge), diminutive of σφήν (sphḗn, wedge), after the shape of their wings.

Proper noun

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Spheniscus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Spheniscidae – banded penguins.

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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