Brownish twistwing

The brownish twistwing (Cnipodectes subbrunneus), also known as the brownish flycatcher, is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae. It was the only member of the genus Cnipodectes until the description of Cnipodectes superrufus in 2007.

Brownish twistwing
Brownish twistwing at Careiro, Amazonas state, Brazil.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Clade: Dinosauria
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Cnipodectes
Species:
C. subbrunneus
Binomial name
Cnipodectes subbrunneus
(Sclater, PL, 1860)

Distribution and habitat

It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

References

  1. BirdLife International (2016). "Cnipodectes subbrunneus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22699590A93738527. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22699590A93738527.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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