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''Androphobus'' is a genus in the family [[:Category:Eupetidae|Eupetidae]].<br /> | ''Androphobus'' is a genus in the family [[:Category:Eupetidae|Eupetidae]].<br /> | ||
The species is poorly studied but similarities in plumage to the [[:Category:Psophodes|Whipbirds]] suggest a relationship with them.<br /> | The species is poorly studied but similarities in plumage to the [[:Category:Psophodes|Whipbirds]] suggest a relationship with them.<br /> | ||
| − | Has been placed within the [[:Category:Bradypterus|Bush-warblers]] in the past due to its similarity with the [[Friendly Bush-Warbler]]. | + | Has been placed within the [[:Category:Bradypterus|Bush-warblers]] in the past due to its similarity with the [[Friendly Bush-Warbler]].<br /> |
| + | If the family [[:Category:Eupetidae|Eupetidae]] would be split on family level this genus would be placed in [[:Category:Psophodidae|Psophodidae]]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:39, 7 November 2009
Genus: Androphobus
Description
This genus contains only one species, the Papuan Whipbird, a poorly known species from New Guinea.
Taxonomy
Androphobus is a genus in the family Eupetidae.
The species is poorly studied but similarities in plumage to the Whipbirds suggest a relationship with them.
Has been placed within the Bush-warblers in the past due to its similarity with the Friendly Bush-Warbler.
If the family Eupetidae would be split on family level this genus would be placed in Psophodidae.
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| A. viridis | Papuan Whipbird | ||
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) Androphobus. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 10 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Androphobus
