Laniocera
| Mourners | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Cinereous mourner | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Tityridae |
| Genus: | Laniocera Lesson, 1841 |
Laniocera is a genus of bird in the family Tityridae. It has traditionally been placed in the cotinga family, but evidence strongly suggest it is better placed in Tityridae,[1] where now placed by SACC. They share the common name "mourner" with the species in the genera Schiffornis, Laniisoma and Rhytipterna.
Species
- Speckled mourner, Laniocera rufescens
- Cinereous mourner, Laniocera hypopyrra
References
- ↑ Adopt the Family Tityridae - South American Classification Committee (2007)
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