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