Birds of Brazil

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Genus: Platyrinchus (5 species, 7 worldwide)

Genus Platyrinchus, Spadebills, are tiny flycatchers with wide bills. Spadebills generally stay low and quiet in dark forests.


Golden-crowned Spadebill
Golden-crowned Spadebill (Platyrinchus coronatus superciliaris)
Darien National Park, Panama   		   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Additional photo.

Russet-winged Spadebill
Russet-winged Spadebill (Platyrinchus leucoryphus) Vulnerable
REGUA, Cachoeiras de Macacu, RJ, Brazil   		   
Photograph by Nigel Voaden   © All Rights Reserved.


White-throated Spadebill
White-throated Spadebill (Platyrinchus mystaceus neglectus)
Auberge de Socorro, San Miguel, Costa Rica   		   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.


White-crested Spadebill
White-crested Spadebill (Platyrinchus platyrhynchos)
Brazil   		   
Photograph by Philip Stouffer   © All Rights Reserved.


Cinnamon-crested Spadebill
Cinnamon-crested Spadebill (Platyrinchus saturatus)
Brazil   		   
Photograph by Philip Stouffer   © All Rights Reserved.


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