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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | Long-tailed Tits | + | Long-tailed Tits from [[Europe]] and [[Asia]].<br /> |
+ | Tiny birds with a relatively long tail. Sexes are similar (except in genus [[:Category:Leptopoecile|Leptopoecile]]). | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
+ | ''Aegithalidae'' is a family in the Order [[:Category:Passeriformes|Passeriformes]].<br /> | ||
+ | The [[:Category:Leptopoecile|Tit-Warblers]] were formerly placed in the family [[:Category:Sylviidae|Sylviidae]] but recent studies based on mitochondrial DNA indicate that it belongs to the present family. However, further research is required. | ||
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− | [[Category: Passeriformes | + | ==References== |
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+ | [[Category: Passeriformes]] |
Latest revision as of 07:24, 3 August 2012
Family: Aegithalidae
Description
Long-tailed Tits from Europe and Asia.
Tiny birds with a relatively long tail. Sexes are similar (except in genus Leptopoecile).
Taxonomy
Aegithalidae is a family in the Order Passeriformes.
The Tit-Warblers were formerly placed in the family Sylviidae but recent studies based on mitochondrial DNA indicate that it belongs to the present family. However, further research is required.
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References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- 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) Aegithalidae. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 6 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Aegithalidae
Subcategories
This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.