Spotted crocias

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The spotted crocias (Laniellus albonotatus) is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae.It is endemic to the island of Java in Indonesia, where it is confined to west Java.

Spotted crocias
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Leiothrichidae
Genus:Laniellus
Species:
L. albonotatus
Binomial name
Laniellus albonotatus
(Lesson, 1831)
Synonyms

Crocias albonotatus

This species was formerly placed in the genus Crocias but under the rules of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature Laniellus Swainson, 1832 has priority over Crocias Temminck, 1836.[2][3][4]

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  • Collar, N. J. & Robson, C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.