Rhynchocyclus
| Rhynchocyclus | |
|---|---|
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| Olivaceous flatbill (R. olivaceus) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: | Rhynchocyclus Cabanis & Heine, 1859 |
| Species | |
|
4, see text | |
| Synonyms | |
Rhynchocyclus is a genus of tyrant flycatchers. Established by Jean Cabanis in 1836, it contains four species:[1]
- Eye-ringed flatbill, Rhynchocyclus brevirostris
- Pacific flatbill, Rhynchocyclus pacificus
- Olivaceous flatbill, Rhynchocyclus olivaceus
- Fulvous-breasted flatbill, Rhynchocyclus fulvipectus
The name Rhynchocyclus is a combination of the Greek words rhunkhos, meaning "bill" and kuklos, meaning "circle" or "shield".[2]
References
- ↑ "ITIS Report: Rhynchocyclus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ↑ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Names. London, UK: Christopher Helm. p. 335. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.
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