Re: Meanings of Bird Names

[Jeff Poling <jpoling@dinosauria.com>]

RaptorRKC@aol.com wrote:

> What are the meanings of the bird names _Concornis_, _Enantiornis_ and
> _Ambiortus_?  Thanks a bunch!

   According to The DOL Aves Translation and Pronunciation Guide:

_Ambiortus_ = "uncertain origin"
_Concornis_ = "Cuenca Province (Spain) bird"
_Enantiornis_ = "opposite bird"

   For more see the complete guide entries.
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