...This genus is classified into about 24 species, and is widely distributed from Southeast Asia to Polynesia. The African genus Lamprotornis (16 species), the genus Onycognathus (10 species), and the genus Spero (6 species) also have metallic green or purple-blue feathers. The most specialized starlings are the two species of oxpeckers found in Africa, which have flattened bills, well-developed claws on the toes, and stiff tail feathers like those of woodpeckers. *Some of the terminology that mentions "Onycognathus" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…この属は約24種に分類され,東南アジアからポリネシアに広く分布している。アフリカに分布するマキエテリムク属Lamprotornis(16種),チャバネテリムク属Onycognathus(10種),ゴシキテリムク属Spreo(6種)も金属光沢に富んだ緑色や紫青色の羽毛をもっている。いちばん特殊化したムクドリは,アフリカに分布するウシツツキ属Buphagus(英名oxpecker)の2種で,くちばしは左右に平たく,あしゆびのつめはよく発達し,尾羽はキツツキ類の尾のように固い。… ※「Onycognathus」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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