Parus robustus
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Paridae |
| Genus: | Parus |
| Species: | †P. robustus
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| †Parus robustus Kessler, 2013
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Parus robustus is an extinct species of Parus that inhabited Hungary during the Neogene period.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet is derived from its larger size. It was larger than the extant great tit (Parus major).[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Eugen Kessler (2013). "Neogene songbirds (Aves, Passeriformes) from Hungary" (PDF). Hantkeniana. Contributions of the Department of Palaeontology. Eötvös University. 8: 37–149. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.