Nymphicus

Translingual

Wikispecies

Etymology

From Latin nympha (“nymph, bride”), from Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē, “bride”).

Named such from European travellers who came across the birds in their natural habitat, referring to them as nymphs due to their beauty.

Proper noun

Nymphicus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Cacatuidae – the cockatiel.

Hyponyms

References

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