Parus robustus
 | This article relies on a single source. (December 2024) |
| Parus robustus Temporal range: | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Paridae |
| Genus: | Parus |
| Species: | †P. robustus |
| Binomial name | |
| †Parus robustus Kessler, 2013 | |
Parus robustus is an extinct species of Parus that inhabited Hungary during the Neogene period.
Etymology
The specific epithet is derived from its larger size. It was larger than the extant great tit (Parus major).
References
- 1 2 Eugen Kessler (2013). "Neogene songbirds (Aves, Passeriformes) from Hungary" (PDF). Hantkeniana. Contributions of the Department of Palaeontology. Eötvös University. 8: 37–149. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.