Philentoma is an enigmatic genus of birds. They are now usually included in the Vangidae.
| Philentoma | |
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| Maroon-breasted philentoma (Philentoma velata) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Vangidae |
| Genus: | Philentoma Eyton, 1845 |
| Type species | |
| Philentoma castaneum[1] Eyton, 1845
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Species edit
There are two species:
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
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Philentoma pyrhoptera | Rufous-winged philentoma | Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam |
| Philentoma velata | Maroon-breasted philentoma | Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. |
References edit
- ^ "Vangidae". aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- Del Hoyo, J.; Elliot, A. & Christie D. (editors). (2006). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 11: Old World Flycatchers to Old World Warblers. Lynx Edicions. ISBN 84-96553-06-X.