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Webster 1913 Edition
Turnix
Tur′nix
,Noun.
[NL., fr. L.
coturnix
a quail.] (Zool.)
Any one of numerous species of birds belonging to , 3.). See
Turnix
or Hemipodius
and allied genera of the family Turnicidae
. These birds resemble quails and partridges in general appearance and in some of their habits, but differ in important anatomical characteristics. The hind toe is usually lacking. They are found in Asia, Africa, Southern Europe, the East Indian Islands, and esp. in Australia and adjacent islands, where they are called quails
(see Quail
, Noun.
Turnicimorphae
. Definition 2024
Turnix
Turnix
Translingual
Proper noun
Turnix m
- A taxonomic genus within the family Turnicidae.
References
- Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, ISBN 978-0691128276