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Spectacled Barwing
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Genus: Actinodura

[edit] Description

This genus contains the seven Barwings from SE-Asia.
They form a rather uniform group, sharing:

• Brown general coloration
• Dense black barring on wing (and mostly tail)
• Erectile crown feathers
• Long rictal bristles
• Strong but short bill

[edit] Taxonomy

Actinodura is a genus in the Family Timaliidae.

[edit] References

1. 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

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