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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
{{see more|Mockiwi family#Naming}} | {{see more|Mockiwi family#Naming}} | ||
The "Crested" refers to the large crest on its upper body, | The "Crested" refers to the large crest on its upper body, which the normal [[Mockiwi]] does not have. | ||
Its scientific name is ''Pseudoactinidia pomadus''. ''Pomadus'' is similar to "pomades", an oil used for hair. This could be in reference to how its crest resembles hair. | Its scientific name is ''Pseudoactinidia pomadus''. ''Pomadus'' is similar to "pomades", an oil used for hair. This could be in reference to how its crest resembles hair. | ||