Xolmis Explained
Xolmis is a genus of South American birds in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae.
These are relative large flycatchers that are found in fairly open habitats. Most have black, grey and white plumage.[1]
Species
The genus contains two species:[2]
| Image | Common Name | Scientific name | Distribution |
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| | Xolmis velatus | Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. |
| | Xolmis irupero | Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia, and Uruguay. |
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Notes and References
- Book: Ridgely . Robert S. . Tudor . Guy . 2009 . Birds of South America: Passerines . Helm Field Guides . London . Christopher Helm . 978-1-408-11342-4 . 461 .
- Web site: Gill . Frank . Frank Gill (ornithologist) . Donsker . David . Rasmussen . Pamela . Pamela Rasmussen . July 2021 . Tyrant flycatchers . IOC World Bird List Version 11.2 . International Ornithologists' Union . 26 July 2021 .
