Snowornis
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Snowornis is a genus of bird
in the Cotingidae family. Formerly included in Lipaugus
, it contains two species of somewhat aberrant pihas:
Bird
Birds are feathered, winged, bipedal, endothermic , egg-laying, vertebrate animals. Around 10,000 living species and 188 families makes them the most speciose class of tetrapod vertebrates. They inhabit ecosystems across the globe, from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Extant birds range in size from...
in the Cotingidae family. Formerly included in Lipaugus
Lipaugus
The typical pihas, Lipaugus, are a genus of birds in the Cotingidae family.It contains the following species:* Dusky Piha, Lipaugus fuscocinereus* Scimitar-winged Piha, Lipaugus uropygialis* Screaming Piha, Lipaugus vociferans...
, it contains two species of somewhat aberrant pihas:
- Olivaceous PihaOlivaceous PihaThe Olivaceous Piha is a species of bird in the Cotingidae family. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:...
(Snowornis cryptolophus) - Grey-tailed PihaGrey-tailed PihaThe Grey-tailed Piha is a species of bird in the Cotingidae family.It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.-References:...
(Snowornis subalaris)