Oedistoma Explained

Oedistoma is a genus of longbill in the bird family Melanocharitidae (berrypeckers and longbills). The genus, like the family, is endemic to New Guinea. The genus contains two species, both of which are sometimes placed in the genus Toxorhamphus.^[1]

Species

• Spectacled longbill, Oedistoma iliolophus
• Pygmy longbill, Oedistoma pygmaeum

Notes and References

1. Book: Gregory, Phil . Josep . del Hoyo . Andrew . Elliott . David . Christie . Family Melanocharitidae (Berrypeckers and Longbills) . Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 13, Penduline-tits to Shrikes . 2008 . 322–338. Barcelona . Lynx Edicions . 978-84-96553-45-3 .