Genus: Platycichla
Description
Two thrushes from northern South America
Taxonomy
Platycichla would be a genus in the Family Turdidae. Recent studies indicates that the these two thrushes are better placed in genus Turdus and that they may not be each others closest relatives.
Reference
- Phylogenetic relationships between Turdus species: mitochondrial cytochrome b gene analysis. Pan et al. Ornis Fennica 84:1-11, 2007.
- Molecular systematics of a speciose, cosmopolitan songbird genus: defining the limits of and relationships among the Turdus thrushes. Voelker et al. Mol Phylogenet Evol: 42:422-434, 2007.
Pages in category ‘Platycichla’
The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
