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This genus contains only one species, the [[Papuan Whipbird]], a poorly known species from [[New Guinea]]. | This genus contains only one species, the [[Papuan Whipbird]], a poorly known species from [[New Guinea]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
− | ''Androphobus'' is a genus in the family [[:Category: | + | ''Androphobus'' is a genus in the family [[:Category:Psophodidae|Psophodidae]].<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]] and in the family [[:Category:Eupetidae|Eupetidae]].<br /> |
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{{Nav-Androphobus}} | {{Nav-Androphobus}} | ||
− | [[Category: | + | ==References== |
+ | #{{Ref-HBWVol12}} | ||
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+ | [[Category:Psophodidae]] |
Latest revision as of 16:37, 3 February 2010
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 Psophodidae.
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 and in the family Eupetidae.
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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