Amazonian Plain Xenops
Amazonian Plain Xenops (<em>Xenops genibarbis</em>) is a species of Ovenbirds (<em>Furnariidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Amazonian Plain Xenops (Xenops genibarbis) is a species of Ovenbirds (Furnariidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Xenops; binomial: Xenops genibarbis; authority: Illiger, 1811.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Polytypic Xenops genibarbis is split from monotypic Xenops minutus based on morphological, vocal, and genetic differences (Harvey & Brumfield 2015, del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife). This polytypic species, with the largest range, retains the English name Plain Xenops. Change English name (IOC 14.2) of Plain Xenops to Amazonian Plain Xenops following the split of Northern Plain Xenops (SACC 1022a).
