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It has a distinctive, deep bill and the male has wattles on the side of the head. | It has a distinctive, deep bill and the male has wattles on the side of the head. | ||
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The exact affinities of this species are still unclear. Due to similarities in bill morphology it's often regarded beeing close to the [[:Category:Falcunculus|Shrike-tit]] and even placed with the latter in the family [[:Category:Falcunculidae|Falcunculidae]]. But apart from the bill there is not more evidence for a close relationship.<br /> | The exact affinities of this species are still unclear. Due to similarities in bill morphology it's often regarded beeing close to the [[:Category:Falcunculus|Shrike-tit]] and even placed with the latter in the family [[:Category:Falcunculidae|Falcunculidae]]. But apart from the bill there is not more evidence for a close relationship.<br /> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:12, 16 August 2016
Genus: Eulacestoma
Description
This genus contains just one species from New Guinea.
It has a distinctive, deep bill and the male has wattles on the side of the head.
Taxonomy
Eulacestoma is a genus in the Family Eulacestomatidae.
The exact affinities of this species are still unclear. Due to similarities in bill morphology it's often regarded beeing close to the Shrike-tit and even placed with the latter in the family Falcunculidae. But apart from the bill there is not more evidence for a close relationship.
Formerly placed in the family Pachycephalidae.
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E. nigropectus | Wattled Ploughbill | ||
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) Eulacestoma. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 30 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Eulacestoma
Pages in category ‘Eulacestoma’
This category contains only the following page.