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Pyrocephalus Rubinus 1
''Pyrocephalus'' is a genus of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family, Tyrannidae. The genus was introduced by the English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould in 1839 in Charles Darwin's ''Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle''. The type species was designated as the scarlet flycatcher (''Pyrocephalus rubinus'') by the English zoologist George Robert Gray in 1840. The name ''Pyrocephalus'' combines the Ancient Greek ''purrhos'' meaning "flame-coloured" or "red" and ''-kephalos'' meaning "-headed". Taxonomy The tyrant flycatcher family, the Tyrannidae, is a group of passerine birds present only in the New World, and its members are generally drab in coloration.del Hoyo, J. Elliott, A. & Christie, D. (editors). (2004) ''Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails''. Lynx Edicions. Within it, the subfamily Fluvicolinae comprises the genera ''Pyrocephalus'', ''Contopus'', '' Empidonax'', and '' Sayornis''. They likely shared a common ancest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarlet Flycatcher
The scarlet flycatcher or austral vermilion flycatcher (''Pyrocephalus rubinus'') is a species of flycatcher, closely related to the vermilion flycatcher. It is found in southeastern Bolivia and Brazil, Paraguay to Argentina and Uruguay. It is recognized as a species by some taxonomic authorities, including the International Ornithologists' Union. Others still consider it to be a subspecies of the vermilion flycatcher. Taxonomy The scarlet flycatcher was described by the French polymath Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon in 1779 in his ''Histoire Naturelle, Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux''. The bird was also illustrated in a hand-coloured plate engraved by François-Nicolas Martinet in the ''Planches Enluminées D'Histoire Naturelle'' which was produced under the supervision of Edme-Louis Daubenton to accompany Buffon's text. Neither the plate caption nor Buffon's description included a scientific name but in 1783 the Dutch naturalist Pieter Boddaert coined the binomial nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empidonax
The genus ''Empidonax'' is a group of small insect, insect-eating passerine birds in the tyrant flycatcher family, the Tyrannidae. The genus name ''Empidonax'' is from Ancient Greek ''empis'', "gnat", and ''anax'', "master". Most of these birds are very similar in Feather, plumage: olive on the upper parts with light underparts, eye rings and wing bars. In the nesting season they may be distinguished by range, habitat (ecology), habitat and call; in other situations, particularly on bird migration, migration and in winter, it may not be possible to be sure of specific identification. ''Empidonax'' flycatchers often flick their wings and tails rapidly. Euler's flycatcher, ''Lathrotriccus euleri'' and gray-breasted flycatcher, ''Lathrotriccus griseipectus'' were formerly placed in ''Empidonax'', but differ anatomically and biochemically and are now placed in the genus ''Lathrotriccus''. Species The genus contains 15 species: References External links Generic Study of Euler's F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Cristóbal Flycatcher
The San Cristóbal flycatcher (''Pyrocephalus dubius''), also known as San Cristóbal vermilion flycatcher or least vermilion flycatcher, is an extinct species of flycatcher, closely related to the vermilion flycatcher. It was endemic to San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos Islands. The taxon was discovered during Charles Darwin's Galapagos voyage in 1835 and described as full species ''Pyrocephalus dubius'' by John Gould in 1839. Taxonomy The San Cristóbal flycatcher was described as full species ''Pyrocephalus dubius'' in 1839 by John Gould. In 1890, Robert Ridgway suggested the new combination ''Pyrocephalus minimus''. Subsequently, it was reclassified as subspecies ''Pyrocephalus rubinus dubius'' of the vermilion flycatcher which is widespread in North America and South America. A 2016 study suggests to reinstate the specific status for both ''Pyrocephalus dubius'' and the other Galápagos taxon ''Pyrocephalus nanus'' because of genetic divergence. It is recognized as a spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darwin's Flycatcher
Darwin's flycatcher or little vermilion flycatcher (''Pyrocephalus nanus'') is a species of flycatcher, closely related to the vermilion flycatcher. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. The same threats that led to the San Cristóbal flycatcher's extinction, including invasive species such as rats, threaten the Darwin's flycatcher today. Populations exist on the islands of Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Rabida and Isabela. It lives in humid forests and shrubland and has an average lifespan of five years. Taxonomy Darwin's flycatcher was described as full species ''Pyrocephalus nanus'' in 1839 by John Gould. It is recognized as a species by some taxonomic authorities, including the International Ornithologists' Union. Others — including the taxonomists behind the Howard and Moore checklist and the Clements checklist — still consider it to be a subspecies of the vermilion flycatcher. it is locally extinct on Floreana Island, close to extinction on Santa Cruz island and unde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vermilion Flycatcher
The vermilion flycatcher (''Pyrocephalus obscurus'') is a small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family found throughout South America and southern North America. It is a striking exception among the generally drab Tyrannidae due to its vermilion-red coloration. The males have bright red crowns, chests, and underparts, with brownish wings and tails. Females lack the vivid red coloration and can be hard to identify—they may be confused for the Say's phoebe. The vermilion flycatcher's song is a ', which is variable and important in establishing a territory. Riparian habitats and semi-open environments are preferred. As aerial insectivores, they catch their prey while flying. Their several months-long molt begins in summer. Despite being socially monogamous, vermilion flycatchers will engage in extra-pair copulation. They also practice within-species brood parasitism, whereby females lay their eggs in the nest of another individual. Females build shallow open cup nests and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrocephalus Rubinus 1
''Pyrocephalus'' is a genus of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family, Tyrannidae. The genus was introduced by the English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould in 1839 in Charles Darwin's ''Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle''. The type species was designated as the scarlet flycatcher (''Pyrocephalus rubinus'') by the English zoologist George Robert Gray in 1840. The name ''Pyrocephalus'' combines the Ancient Greek ''purrhos'' meaning "flame-coloured" or "red" and ''-kephalos'' meaning "-headed". Taxonomy The tyrant flycatcher family, the Tyrannidae, is a group of passerine birds present only in the New World, and its members are generally drab in coloration.del Hoyo, J. Elliott, A. & Christie, D. (editors). (2004) ''Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails''. Lynx Edicions. Within it, the subfamily Fluvicolinae comprises the genera ''Pyrocephalus'', ''Contopus'', '' Empidonax'', and '' Sayornis''. They likely shared a common ancest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrocephalus Rubinus Titiribí Pechirrojo Vermilion Flycatcher (male) (17321352426)
''Pyrocephalus'' is a genus of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family, Tyrannidae. The genus was introduced by the English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould in 1839 in Charles Darwin's ''Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle''. The type species was designated as the scarlet flycatcher (''Pyrocephalus rubinus'') by the English zoologist George Robert Gray in 1840. The name ''Pyrocephalus'' combines the Ancient Greek ''purrhos'' meaning "flame-coloured" or "red" and ''-kephalos'' meaning "-headed". Taxonomy The tyrant flycatcher family, the Tyrannidae, is a group of passerine birds present only in the New World, and its members are generally drab in coloration.del Hoyo, J. Elliott, A. & Christie, D. (editors). (2004) ''Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails''. Lynx Edicions. Within it, the subfamily Fluvicolinae comprises the genera ''Pyrocephalus'', ''Contopus'', '' Empidonax'', and '' Sayornis''. They likely shared a common ancest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands (Spanish: , , ) are an archipelago of volcanic islands. They are distributed on each side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean, surrounding the centre of the Western Hemisphere, and are part of the Republic of Ecuador. Located west of continental Ecuador, the islands are known for their large number of endemic species that were studied by Charles Darwin during the second voyage of HMS ''Beagle''. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by means of natural selection. The Galápagos Islands and their surrounding waters form the Galápagos Province of Ecuador, the Galápagos National Park, and the Galápagos Marine Reserve. The principal language on the islands is Spanish. The islands have a population of slightly over 25,000. The first recorded visit to the islands happened by chance in 1535, when Fray Tomás de Berlanga, the Bishop of Panamá, was surprised to find this undiscovered land on a vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a member-supported unit of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, which studies birds and other wildlife. It is housed in the Imogene Powers Johnson Center for Birds and Biodiversity in Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary. Approximately 250 scientists, professors, staff, and students work in a variety of programs devoted to the Lab's mission: interpreting and conserving the Earth's biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. Work at the Lab is supported primarily by its 75,000 members. The Cornell Lab publishes books under the Cornell Lab Publishing Group, a quarterly publication, ''Living Bird'' magazine, and a monthly electronic newsletter. It manages numerous citizen science projects and websites, including the Webby Award-winning ''All About Birds''. History The Cornell Lab of Ornithology was founded by Arthur A. Allen who lobbied for creation of the country's first graduate program in ornithology, estab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fluvicola
''Fluvicola'' is a genus of birds in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. The genus was introduced by the English naturalist William John Swainson in 1827. He designated the type species as the masked water tyrant (''Fluvicola nengeta'') in 1831. The genus name is derived from a combination of Latin ''fluvius'' meaning "river" and ''-cola'' meaning "dweller". Species The genus contains the following three species: References Fluvicola, Bird genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Tyrannidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morphology (biology)
Morphology is a branch of biology dealing with the study of the form and structure of organisms and their specific structural features. This includes aspects of the outward appearance (shape, structure, colour, pattern, size), i.e. external morphology (or eidonomy), as well as the form and structure of the internal parts like bones and organs, i.e. internal morphology (or anatomy). This is in contrast to physiology, which deals primarily with function. Morphology is a branch of life science dealing with the study of gross structure of an organism or taxon and its component parts. History The etymology of the word "morphology" is from the Ancient Greek (), meaning "form", and (), meaning "word, study, research". While the concept of form in biology, opposed to function, dates back to Aristotle (see Aristotle's biology), the field of morphology was developed by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1790) and independently by the German anatomist and physiologist Karl Friedrich Burdach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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