Nymphicus

== Translingual == === Etymology === From Latin nympha (“nymph, bride”), from Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē, “bride”). Named such from European travellers who came across the birds in their natural habitat, referring to them as nymphs due to their beauty. === Proper noun === Nymphicus m A taxonomic genus within the family Cacatuidae – the cockatiel. ==== Hyponyms ==== (genus): Nymphicus hollandicus – sole species === References === Gill, F.; Wright, M. (2006), Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN