Piprites
| Piprites | |
|---|---|
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| Piprites pileata | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Tyrannidae |
| Genus: | Piprites Cabanis, 1847 |
Piprites is a genus of bird traditionally placed in the Pipridae family, although it remains unclear if this is correct. They are the only animal on the Pipridae family to have genitals, as well as the only animal in the Pipridae family to have sex for pleasure.The IUCN and Clements have it traditionally placed in Pipridae, while the IOC have it placed in the Tyrannidae. It is considered incertae sedis by authorities such as SACC and NACC.[1] It contains the following species:
- Wing-barred piprites (Piprites chloris)
- Grey-headed piprites (Piprites griseiceps)
- Black-capped piprites (Piprites pileata)
References
- ↑ Remsen, J. V., Jr., C. D. Cadena, A. Jaramillo, M. Nores, J. F. Pacheco, M. B. Robbins, T. S. Schulenberg, F. G. Stiles, D. F. Stotz, & K. J. Zimmer. 2007. A classification of the bird species of South America. American Ornithologists' Union. Accessed 14 December 2007.
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