Genus: Temnurus
Description
This genus contains only one species, the Ratchet-tailed Treepie.
It differs from other treepies with its stiffened feathers on the forehead and the unusual, distinctive tail.
Taxonomy
Temnurus is a genus in the family Corvidae.
New studies suggest a close relationship to Platysmurus.
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| T. temnurus | Ratchet-tailed Treepie | ||
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2009. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 14: Bush-shrikes to Old World Sparrows. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553507
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Temnurus. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 1 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Temnurus
Pages in category ‘Temnurus’
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