Des Murs's Wiretail
Sylviorthorhynchus desmursii
About the Des Murs's Wiretail
Des Murs's wiretail (Sylviorthorhynchus desmursii) is a small passerine bird of southern South America which belongs to the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is the only member of the genus Sylviorthorhynchus. Molecular phylogenetics places it within the Synallaxinae and indicates that the genus diverged from the Leptasthenura about 14-15 million years ago.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Des Murs's Wiretail?
The scientific name of the Des Murs's Wiretail is Sylviorthorhynchus desmursii.
How many Des Murs's Wiretail sightings have been recorded?
186 observations of the Des Murs's Wiretail have been recorded on iNaturalist.
186
observations on iNaturalist
