Melidectes

See also: melidectes

Translingual

Wikispecies

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μέλι (méli, “honey”) + δέκτης (déktēs, “receiver”).

Proper noun

Melidectes m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Meliphagidae.

References

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