''Coracornis'' is a
genus
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of
bird
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s in the
family
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Pachycephalidae
The Pachycephalidae are a family of bird species that includes the whistlers, shrikethrushes, and three of the pitohuis, and is part of the ancient Australo-Papuan radiation of songbirds. The family includes 64 species that are separated into fi ...
. The two species are found in Indonesia.
Taxonomy and systematics
Formerly, the genus ''Coracornis'' was considered to be monotypic, containing only the maroon-backed whistler. The Sangihe shrikethrush was added in 2013 following recent genetic studies.
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Species
Two
species
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are recognized:
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Maroon-backed whistler
The maroon-backed whistler (''Coracornis raveni'') is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Some authorities have classified t ...
(''Coracornis raveni'')
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Sangihe whistler
The Sangihe whistler or Sangihe shrikethrush (''Coracornis sanghirensis'') is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Sangihe Island in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It ...
(''Coracornis sanghirensis'')
References
Bird genera
Taxa named by Joseph Harvey Riley
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
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