Genus: Gampsorhynchus
Description
This genus contains two species from SE-Asia.
They have a deep, hook-tipped, almost shrike-like bill, long and strong rictal bristles, a long graduated tail and a pale coloration. The highly social behaviour is also typical.
Taxonomy
Gampsorhynchus is a genus in the Family Pellorneidae.
It was formerly placed in the family Timaliidae.
Molecular studies place this genus close to the very different looking Pseudominla.
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| G. rufulus | White-hooded Babbler | ||
| G. torquatus | Collared Babbler | ||
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. (2021) Gampsorhynchus. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 31 May 2021 from https://www.birdforum.net/wiki/Gampsorhynchus
Pages in category ‘Gampsorhynchus’
The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
