Family: Hylocitreidae
Description
This family contains only one species, the Hylocitrea from Sulawesi.
It differs from other Whistlers in colour pattern, a more rounded wing and considerably reduced rictal bristles.
Taxonomy
This family contains a single genus with a single species. It belongs to the Passeriformes.
It has been placed in the familiy Pachycephalidae in the past.
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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) Hylocitreidae. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 8 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Hylocitreidae
