Pithecophaga

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πίθηκος (píthēkos, monkey, ape) +‎ -phaga (eater); compare the English vernacular name monkey-eating eagle.

Proper noun

Pithecophaga f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Accipitridae.

Hypernyms

References

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