Lophophanes
Lophophanes is a small genus of birds in the family Paridae. The genus name is from the Ancient Greek lophos, "crest", and phaino', "to show".[1]
| Lophophanes | |
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| Crested tit | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Paridae |
| Genus: | Lophophanes Kaup, 1829 |
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It contains the following species:
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
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 | Lophophanes cristatus | European crested tit | central and northern Europe |
 | Lophophanes dichrous | Grey crested tit | southern-central China |
References
- Jobling, James A (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names. London: Christopher Helm. p. 230. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.
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