Genus: Mystacornis
Description
This genus contains only one species, Crossley's Vanga from Madagascar. It's distinguished from Babblers by its long, straight and narrow bill with a slight hook at the tip, its long legs, its absence of rictal bristels and the short wings and tail.
Taxonomy
Mystacornis is a genus in the Family Vangidae.
This bird has formerly been placed in the family Timaliidae (Babblers). However recent studies have confirmed the proposed placement in the Vangidae.
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| M. crossleyi | Crossley's Vanga | ||
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) Mystacornis. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 13 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Mystacornis
