Translingual

Wikispecies

Proper noun

Poliocephalus m

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Podicipedidae – certain grebes.

References

• Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, ISBN 978-0691128276

Latin

Adjective

poliocephalus m ‎(feminine poliocephala, neuter poliocephalum); first/second declension

1. Used as a specific epithet; having a gray head.