Dusky Tetraka

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Dusky Tetraka (<em>Crossleyia tenebrosa</em>) is a species of Tetrakas & Allies (<em>Bernieridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Dusky Tetraka (Crossleyia tenebrosa) is a species of Tetrakas & Allies (Bernieridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Crossleyia; binomial: Crossleyia tenebrosa; authority: (Stresemann, 1925).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Move Dusky Tetraka from Xanthomixis to Crossleyia based on molecular studies (Younger et al. 2019).

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