Purpletuft
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The purpletufts (Iodopleura) are a genus of birds in the Tityridae family. 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.
The genus contains the following species:
- Buff-throated Purpletuft, Iodopleura pipra
- White-browed Purpletuft, Iodopleura isabellae
- Dusky Purpletuft, Iodopleura fusca
[edit] References
- ^ Adopt the Family Tityridae - South American Classification Committee (2007)
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