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  • proper noun A taxonomic genus within the family Odontophoridae.

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Examples

  • The pools are a haven for Egyptian plover Pluvianus aegyptius and grey-headed kingfisher Halcyon leucocephala, whilst tree, shrub and savanna species include bustard Eupodotis senegalensis, stone partridge Ptilopachus petrosus and laughing dove Streptopelia senegalensis.

    Cliffs of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons), Mali 2009

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