Genus: Oxylophus
Description
If accepted, this genus would contain two species of Cuckoos:
Both species differ in plumage and wing shape from Chestnut-winged Cuckoo and Great Spotted Cuckoo.
Both also occur in a dark morph.
Taxonomy
Oxylophus would be a genus in the Family Cuculidae.
It's usually included in the genus Clamator.
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and J Sargatal, eds. 1997. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 4: Sandgrouse to Cuckoos. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334221
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Oxylophus. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 27 November 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Oxylophus
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