Mitrospingus
| Mitrospingus | |
|---|---|
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| Dusky-faced tanager (Mitrospingus cassinii) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Incertae sedis |
| Genus: | Mitrospingus Ridgway, 1898 |
Mitrospingus is a genus of bird formerly in the family Thraupidae. Established by Robert Ridgway in 1898, it contains the following species:[1]
- Dusky-faced tanager (Mitrospingus cassinii)
- Olive-backed tanager (Mitrospingus oleagineus)
The name Mitrospingus is a combination of the Greek words mitra meaning "cap" or "head-dress" and spingos, meaning "finch".[2]
References
- ↑ "ITIS Report: Mitrospingus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ↑ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Names. London, UK: Christopher Helm. p. 257. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.
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