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Melanotis

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Melanotis
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Melanotis is a genus of bird in the family Mimidae. It contains the following species:

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Etymology

The word Melanotis is derived from the Ancient Greek roots melano-/μελανο- "black" and ot-/ὠτ- "ear".[2]

Description

The two Melanotis species are the world's most brightly colored mockingbirds.[3]

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