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Re: Speckled Warbler Name

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Subject: Re: Speckled Warbler Name
From: "Greg" <>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:00:22 +1000
Hi Peter,

HANZAB states that 'Chthoni' refers to the ground in Greek and that 'cola' means a dweller. Sagittatus is from the Latin 'shot with arrows' referring to the arrow-like streaks on the breast.

Greg Clancy





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