Amblyornis
| Amblyornis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Streaked bowerbird, Amblyornis subalaris | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Ptilonorhynchidae |
| Genus: | Amblyornis Elliot, 1872 |
| Species | |
|
4, see text | |
Amblyornis is a genus of bowerbirds belonging to the family Ptilonorhynchidae. Established by Daniel Giraud Elliot in 1872, it contains four species:[1]
Species
- Golden-fronted bowerbird, Amblyornis flavifrons
- MacGregor's bowerbird, Amblyornis macgregoriae
- Streaked bowerbird, Amblyornis subalaris
- Vogelkop bowerbird, Amblyornis inornata
The name Amblyornis is a combination of the Greek words amblus, meaning "dull" and ornis, meaning "bird".[2]
References
- ↑ "ITIS Report: Amblyornis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Names. London, UK: Christopher Helm. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.
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