phainopepla

[fey-ahy-noh-pep-luh, fey-uh-]

noun

a crested passerine bird, Phainopepla nitens, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.

Origin of phainopepla

< New Latin, equivalent to Greek phaín(ein) to give light, shine + -o- -o- + New Latin -pepla, feminine derivative of Greek péplos peplos; see -a²

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In the family, Phainopepla and Phainoptila show the least flaring in this region.
Phylogeny of the Waxwings and Allied Birds
M. Dale Arvey
Dchūrr, dchūrr; when flying, a shrill huit like call-note of Phainopepla.
Color Key to North American Birds
Frank M. Chapman
It may be seen that in Bombycilla and in Phainopepla, the tracts are much shortened.
Phylogeny of the Waxwings and Allied Birds
M. Dale Arvey
The phainopepla is a beautiful fellow, with an elegant pointed crest, and plumage shining like satin.
The Children's Book of Birds
Olive Thorne Miller
Phainopepla has various call notes, and in addition, a succession of notes which are run together.
Phylogeny of the Waxwings and Allied Birds
M. Dale Arvey