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Cyanocorax chrysops
subtropical rainforest of Iguazu
That is why the scientific name is so important!
Is true. That same name (urraca) is used in Argentina to name this species.
It is interesting that the Spanish name Urraca which you use for this bird is used in Spain for a totally different species, the Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica)!
Thanks!
Pretty!
Lat: -25.69, Long: -54.45
Spotted on Oct 11, 2009 Submitted on Jul 3, 2012
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That is why the scientific name is so important!
Is true. That same name (urraca) is used in Argentina to name this species.
It is interesting that the Spanish name Urraca which you use for this bird is used in Spain for a totally different species, the Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica)!
Thanks!
Pretty!