Phaenicophilidae Explained

Phaenicophilidae is a family of passerine birds. It consists of three genera and four species, all endemic to Hispaniola, which have been traditionally placed in the families Thraupidae (Phaenicophilus) and Parulidae (Xenoligea, Microligea).[1]

Species

Image Genus Living species
Phaenicophilus
Xenoligea
Microligea

Notes and References

  1. Book: Winkler, David W.. Bird families of the world: an invitation to the spectacular diversity of birds. Billerman. Shawn M.. Lovette. Irby J.. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. 2015. 9788494189203. 545–546. Phaenicophilidae (Hispaniolan tanagers).