Greenfinch
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| European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) Male above, female below | |
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| Genus: | Chloris Cuvier, 1800
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Chloris is a genus which contains the greenfinches. These were formerly grouped in the genus Carduelis.[1]
The genus name is from Ancient Greek khloris, the European greenfinch, from khloros, "green".[2]
The name Chloris was also previously used for the bird genus Parula.[citation needed]
Species
There are five species in the genus:[3]
- Black-headed greenfinch (Chloris ambigua)
- European greenfinch (Chloris chloris)
- Grey-capped greenfinch (Chloris sinica)
- Vietnamese greenfinch (Chloris monguilloti)
- Yellow-breasted greenfinch (Chloris spinoides)
Fossil species
- Trias greenfinch, Chloris triasi - Holocene of La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
- Slender-billed greenfinch, Chloris aurelioi - Holocene of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
References
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- ^ Sangster, G.; et al. (2011). "Taxonomic recommendations for British birds: seventh report". Ibis. 153: 883–892. doi:10.1111/j.1474-919X.2011.01155.x.
- ^ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names. London, United Kingdom: Christopher Helm. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.
- ^ Gill, Frank; Donsker, David (eds.). "Finches, euphonias". World Bird List Version 5.2. International Ornithologists' Union. Retrieved 5 June 2015.