Sakesphorus

Translingual

Wikispecies

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σακεσφόρος (sakesphóros, “shield-bearing”).

Proper noun

Sakesphorus m

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Thamnophilidae – the antshrikes.

References

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