Cigua Cubana
Spindalis zena
Greater Antillean Tanagers (Phaenicophilidae) · Passeriformes (Passeriformes)
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| Especies | Confusiones |
|---|---|
| Reinita Grande Icteria virens | 2 |
| Rayador Americano Rynchops niger | 1 |
| Chupasavia Norteño Sphyrapicus varius | 1 |
| Alauahio de Maui Paroreomyza montana | 1 |
| Tordo Charlatán Dolichonyx oryzivorus | 1 |
Familia
Phaenicophilidae are a family of passerine birds endemic to the island of Hispaniola (split between the Dominican Republic and Haiti) and adjacent islands. The family contains four species in three genera. These species were historically classified within the families Thraupidae (tanagers) and Parulidae (New World warblers), but genetic studies have confirmed they form a distinct clade.
Orden
A passerine () is any bird of the order Passeriformes (; from Latin passer 'sparrow' and formis '-shaped'), which includes more than half of all bird species. Sometimes known as perching birds, passerines generally have an anisodactyl arrangement of their toes (three pointing forward and one back), which facilitates perching. With more than 140 families and some 6,500 identified species, Passeriformes is the largest order of birds and one of the most diverse clades of terrestrial vertebrates, representing 60% of …