Purpletuft
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The purpletufts (Iodopleura) are a genus of birds in the family Tityridae. It has traditionally been placed in the cotinga family, but evidence strongly suggest it is better placed in Tityridae,[1] where now placed by SACC. These relatively small, short-tailed birds are found in the canopy of forests in tropical South America. Their name is a reference to the purple feather tufts on the flanks of the male, but these are often not visible when the wings are held closed, and females lack them entirely.
Species
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| File:Buff-throated purpletuft (3).jpg | Iodopleura pipra | Buff-throated purpletuft | eastern Brazil. |
| File:White-browed Purpletuft.jpg | Iodopleura isabellae | White-browed purpletuft | Amazon Rainforest. |
| File:Iodopleura fusca - Dusky purpletuft.jpg | Iodopleura fusca | Dusky purpletuft | southeastern Venezuela, and very locally in northeastern Brazil. |
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References
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- ↑ Adopt the Family Tityridae Template:Webarchive - South American Classification Committee (2007)
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