Doliornis
| Doliornis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Bay-vented cotinga (Doliornis sclateri) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Cotingidae |
| Genus: | Doliornis Taczanowski, 1874 |
Doliornis is a small genus of bird in the family Cotingidae. Established by Władysław Taczanowski in 1874, it contains two species:[1]
- Chestnut-bellied cotinga (Doliornis remseni)
- Bay-vented cotinga (Doliornis sclateri)
The name Deliornis is a combination of the Greek words dolios. meaning "crafty" or "wily" and ornis, meaning "bird".[2]
References
- ↑ "ITIS Report: Doliornis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ↑ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Names. London, UK: Christopher Helm. p. 130. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.
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