Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter
Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter (<em>Limnoctites sulphuriferus</em>) is a species of Ovenbirds (<em>Furnariidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter (Limnoctites sulphuriferus) is a species of Ovenbirds (Furnariidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Limnoctites; binomial: Limnoctites sulphuriferus; authority: (Burmeister, 1869).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Phylogenetic studies reveal that Sulphur-bearded Spinetail and Straight-billed Reedhaunter are sister species in a clade which is sister to a clade composed of the remaining species in Cranioleuca. Move Sulphur-bearded Spinetail to Limnoctites and change its English name to Sulphur-bearded Reedhaunter to reflect relationships. Note gender ending (Derryberry et al. 2011; SACC 815).
