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An unusual Silky-Flycatcher with a relatively short tail and a thrush-like appearance. | An unusual Silky-Flycatcher with a relatively short tail and a thrush-like appearance. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | ''Phainoptila'' is a genus in the family [[:Category: | + | ''Phainoptila'' is a genus in the family [[:Category:Ptiliogonatidae|Ptiliogonatidae]].<br /> |
Some authors have questioned the placement of this species in this family. The believe it may be closely related to the Thrushes [[:Category:Turdidae|Turdidae]]. | Some authors have questioned the placement of this species in this family. The believe it may be closely related to the Thrushes [[:Category:Turdidae|Turdidae]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:51, 5 September 2014
Genus: Phainoptila
Description
This genus contains only one species, the Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher.
An unusual Silky-Flycatcher with a relatively short tail and a thrush-like appearance.
Taxonomy
Phainoptila is a genus in the family Ptiliogonatidae.
Some authors have questioned the placement of this species in this family. The believe it may be closely related to the Thrushes Turdidae.
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| P. melanoxantha | Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher | ||
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and D Christie, eds. 2005. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 10: Cuckoo-Shrikes to Thrushes. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334726
Pages in category ‘Phainoptila’
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