Genus: Paramythia
Description
This genus contains only one species, the Crested Berrypecker from New Guinea.
Taxonomy
Paramythia is a monotypic genus in the Family Paramythiidae.
This genus was formerly placed in the family Dicaeidae (Flowerpeckers) and even suggested to be an aberrant Bulbul.
It is also sometimes placed in the Family Melanocharitidae.
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| P. montium | Crested Berrypecker | ||
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2008. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 13: Penduline-tits to Shrikes. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553453
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Paramythia. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 17 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Paramythia
Pages in category ‘Paramythia’
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