Common iora
(Aegithina tiphia, Chim nghệ)
The common iora (Aegithina tiphia) is a small passerine bird found across the tropical Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Iora Greek ioros watchman, towncrier.
The genus name Aegithina is from Ancient Greek aigithos or aiginthos, a mythical bird mentioned by Aristotle and other classical authors.
tiphia: No clear origin.