birdsUnsorted Wild Birds

Treepies

Treepies

 

The treepies comprise four related genera – specifically the Dendrocitta, Crypsirina, Temnurus, and Platysmurus.

These long-tailed perching birds are mostly found high up in the canopy and rarely come to the ground to feed.

 

Species

 

    • Genus Crypsirina
      • Black Racket-tailed Treepie, Crypsirina temia (formerly Dendrocitta)
      • Hooded Treepie, Crypsirina cucullata

 

    • Genus Temnurus
      • Ratchet-tailed Treepie, Temnurus temnurus

 


 

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