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Phainopepla

Phainopepla nitens

Classification

Class
Aves

The phainopepla or northern phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) is the most northerly representative of the mainly tropical Central American family Ptiliogonatidae, the silky flycatchers. Its name is from the Greek phain pepla meaning "shining robe" in reference to the male's plumage. Description The phainopepla is a striking bird, 16–20 cm (6.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 334,333Mexico · 14,127Canada · 45