Lysurus
For the genus of fungus, see Lysurus (fungus).
| Lysurus | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Immature Lysurus castaneiceps | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Emberizidae |
| Genus: | Lysurus |
Lysurus is a genus of bird in the Emberizidae family. Recent evidence indicates this genus should be merged into Arremon,[1] but if recognized as a valid genus, it contains the following species:
- Olive finch (Lysurus castaneiceps)
- Sooty-faced finch (Lysurus crassirostris)
References
- ↑ Cadena, C. D., J. Klicka and R. E. Ricklefs. (2007). Evolutionary differentiation in the Neotropical montane region: molecular phylogenetics and phylogeography of Buarremon brush-finches (Aves, Emberizidae). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 44(3): 993-1016.