Greater Scythebill

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Greater Scythebill (<em>Drymotoxeres pucheranii</em>) is a species of Ovenbirds (<em>Furnariidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Greater Scythebill (Drymotoxeres pucheranii) is a species of Ovenbirds (Furnariidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Drymotoxeres; binomial: Drymotoxeres pucheranii; authority: (Lafresnaye, 1849).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Separate Greater Scythebill to Drymotoxeres; sister to the Scimitar-billed Woodcreeper Drymornis (Claramunt et al. 2009; SACC 436).

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