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This genus contains just one species, the [[Crested Bellbird]] from [[Australia]]. | This genus contains just one species, the [[Crested Bellbird]] from [[Australia]]. | ||
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| − | ''Oreoica'' is a genus in the Family [[:Category: | + | ''Oreoica'' is a genus in the Family [[:Category:Oreoicidae|Oreoicidae]].<br /> |
| − | Has been placed in the family [[:Category:Falcunculidae|Falcunculidae]] but apart from having a crest there is not much evidence for such treatment. Also regarded to be close to [[:Category:Colluricincla|Colluricincla]] as it resembles [[Grey Shrike-thrush]] in size and shape. However, recent molecular-genetic studies suggest a closer relationship with [[Rufous-naped Whistler]] and [[Crested Pitohui]] and it | + | Formerly placed in the family [[:Category:Pachycephalidae|Pachycephalidae]]. Has also been placed in the family [[:Category:Falcunculidae|Falcunculidae]] but apart from having a crest there is not much evidence for such treatment. Also regarded to be close to [[:Category:Colluricincla|Colluricincla]] as it resembles [[Grey Shrike-thrush]] in size and shape. However, recent molecular-genetic studies suggest a closer relationship with [[Rufous-naped Whistler]] and [[Crested Pitohui]] and it is now moved into a separate family with these two species ([[:Category:Oreoicidae|Oreoicidae]]). |
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Revision as of 18:33, 27 August 2014
Genus: Oreoica
Description
This genus contains just one species, the Crested Bellbird from Australia.
Taxonomy
Oreoica is a genus in the Family Oreoicidae.
Formerly placed in the family Pachycephalidae. Has also been placed in the family Falcunculidae but apart from having a crest there is not much evidence for such treatment. Also regarded to be close to Colluricincla as it resembles Grey Shrike-thrush in size and shape. However, recent molecular-genetic studies suggest a closer relationship with Rufous-naped Whistler and Crested Pitohui and it is now moved into a separate family with these two species (Oreoicidae).
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| O. gutturalis | Crested Bellbird | ||
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553422
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Oreoica. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Oreoica
