Canary-flycatcher
| Canary-flycatcher | |
|---|---|
| Grey-headed canary-flycatcher (Culicicapa ceylonensis) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Stenostiridae |
| Genus: | Culicicapa R. Swinhoe, 1871 |
| Type species | |
| Platyrhynchus ceylonensis Swainson, 1820 | |
| Species | |
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The canary-flycatchers (Culicicapa) are a genus of birds in the family Stenostiridae. The genus was erected by Robert Swinhoe in 1871. It is restricted to Southeast Asia. Canary-flycatchers have a fine-tipped bill which becomes broad and flat at the base. The sexes are indistinguishable in plumage. Young birds are neither spotted nor streaked.
There are two species:
- Grey-headed canary-flycatcher, Culicicapa ceylonensis
- Citrine canary-flycatcher, Culicicapa helianthea