Ceriornis

/ˌsɛriˈɔrnɪs/ noun

A genus of birds, possibly relating to extinct or rare species, though the exact referent is unclear in modern ornithology.

From Greek keros (wax) + ornis (bird), literally 'wax bird.' This appears to be an older or specialized scientific name that may be obsolete.

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