Megarynchus Explained

Megarynchus is a genus of bird in the family Tyrannidae (the tyrant flycatchers). It is currently considered to be a monotypic genus.^[1]

Taxonomy and systematics

Extant species

• Boat-billed flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua)

Former species

Formerly, some authorities also considered the following species (or subspecies) as species within the genus Megarynchus:

• Samoan flycatcher (as Platyrhynchus albiventris)^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tyrant flycatchers « IOC World Bird List. www.worldbirdnames.org. en-US. 2017-01-25.
2. Web site: Myiagra albiventris - Avibase. avibase.bsc-eoc.org. 2017-01-25.