Genus: Myiotriccus
Description
A single species from South America.
Taxonomy
Myiotriccus is a genus in the family Tyrannidae.
A distinctive monotypic genus, probably closest related to the genus Myiophobus based on cranial characters, crown patch and cup-shaped nest.
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M. ornatus | Ornate Flycatcher | ||
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and D Christie, eds. 2004. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334696
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Myiotriccus. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 6 October 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Myiotriccus