Sporophila

Translingual

Etymology

Ancient Greek σπορᾱ́ f (sporā́, seed) +‎ Latin -phila f (-lover).

Proper noun

Sporophila f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Thraupidae.

Hypernyms

References

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