Biology:Megarynchus

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Short description: Genus of birds


Megarhynchus
NEINEI (Megarynchus pitangua).jpg
Megarynchus pitangua
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Megarynchus
Thunberg, 1824
Synonyms
  • Platyrhynchus

Megarynchus is a genus of bird in the family Tyrannidae (the tyrant flycatchers). It is currently considered to be a monotypic genus.[1]

Taxonomy and systematics

Extant species

Former species

Formerly, some authorities also considered the following species (or subspecies) as species within the genus Megarynchus:

References

Wikidata ☰ Q10792357 entry