Euodice
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Euodice is a genus of estrildid songbirds that is recognized by some authorities but here included in Lonchura. According to Lepage (1992–2007), the following species have been placed in it:
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- African Silverbill, Lonchura cantans (Euodice cantans in The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World, 5th and 6th editions)
- Indian Silverbill, Lonchura malabarica, also known as White-throated Munia (Euodice malabarica in Clements, 5th and 6th editions)
- Grey-headed Silverbill, Lonchura griseicapilla (Euodice griseicapilla)
[edit] References
- Lepage, Denis (1992–2007). Avibase - the world bird database. Bird Studies Canada. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
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