Chrysomma
Genus of birds
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Chrysomma is a songbird genus. It is quite closely related to the parrotbills, and is therefore a member of the family Paradoxornithidae.
| Chrysomma | |
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| Yellow-eyed babbler, Chrysomma sinense | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Paradoxornithidae |
| Genus: | Chrysomma Blyth, 1843 |
| Type species | |
| Timalia hypoleuca Franklin 1831 | |
| Species | |
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Taxonomy
The genus Chrysomma was introduced in 1843 by the English zoologist Edward Blyth. He designated the type species as Timalia hypoleuca Franklin 1831.[1] This taxon is now one of subspecies of the yellow-eyed babbler.[2][3][4] The genus name combines the Ancient Greek khrusos meaning "gold" and omma meaning "eye".[5]
The genus contains two species:[4]
| Common name | Scientific name and subspecies | Range | Size and ecology | IUCN status and estimated population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow-eyed babbler
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Chrysomma sinense (Gmelin, JF, 1789) Three subspecies
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Burma, Laos and Thailand. | Size: Habitat: Diet: |
LC
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| Jerdon's babbler
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Chrysomma altirostre (Jerdon, 1862) Three subspecies
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Nepal to northeastern India | Size: Habitat: Diet: |
VU
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The rufous-tailed babbler was formerly placed in this genus but has been moved to the monotypic Moupinia.[4]
