Phainopepla
Phainopepla nitens
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Silky-flycatchers (Ptiliogonatidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The phainopepla or northern phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) is the most northerly representative of the mainly tropical Central American family Ptiliogonatidae, the silky flycatchers. Its name is from the Greek phain pepla meaning "shining robe" in reference to the male's plumage.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Phainopepla
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
