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Crested Oropendola

Psarocolius decumanus decumanus

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Icteridae

Haemoproteus is a genus of alveolates that are parasitic in birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Its name is derived from Greek: haima 'blood' and Proteus, a sea god that had the power to assume various shapes. The name Haemoproteus was first used in the description of H.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 2