Peppershrike
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| Cyclarhis Swainson, 1824 |
The peppershrikes are two species of passerine bird found in tropical Central and South America. They form the genus Cyclarhis, part of the vireo family.
These are heavyset birds with a hooked shrike-like bill. The are sluggish, and, although very vocal, they are hard to see as they feeds on insects and spiders high in the foliage. The nest is a cup high in a tree.
The species are:
- Rufous-browed Peppershrike, Cyclarhis gujanensis
- Black-billed Peppershrike Cyclarhis nigrirostris
References
- Birds of Venezuela by Hilty, ISBN 0–7136–6418–5
- Birds of Trinidad and Tobago by ffrench, ISBN 0–7136–6759–1
Categories: Vireonidae