Crypsirina

In this article we will explore the exciting world of Crypsirina, from its origins to its relevance today. Crypsirina has been a topic of interest for many people throughout history, and its influence extends to different areas of daily life. Since its inception, Crypsirina has sparked debates and reflections, generating a wide variety of opinions and perspectives. Throughout these pages, we will delve into the most relevant aspects of Crypsirina, analyzing its impacts, implications and possible future developments. Get ready to immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the world of Crypsirina!

Genus of birds

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Crypsirina
Crypsirina cucullata
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Passeriformes
Family:	Corvidae
Subfamily:	Crypsirininae
Genus:	Crypsirina Vieillot, 1816
Type species
Corvus varians[1] Latham, 1801
Species
C. temia C. cucullata

Crypsirina is a small genus of long-tailed passerine birds in the crow and jay family, Corvidae. The two species are highly arboreal and rarely come to the ground to feed.^[2] The generic name is derived from the Greek words kruptō, meaning "to conceal," and rhis or rhinos, meaning "nostrils".^[3]

They are:

Genus Crypsirina – Vieillot, 1816 – two species

Common name	Scientific name and subspecies	Range	Size and ecology	IUCN status and estimated population
Racket-tailed treepie	Crypsirina temia (Daudin, 1800)	southern Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Indo-China, Sumatra, Java and Bali	Size: Habitat: Diet:	LC
Hooded treepie	Crypsirina cucullata Jerdon, 1862	Burma	Size: Habitat: Diet:	NT

The racket-tailed treepie, formerly placed in Dendrocitta, is an all-black Southeast Asian species. The grey and black hooded treepie is endemic to Myanmar.

References

1. ^ "Corvidae". aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
2. ^ Madge, Steve; Burn, Hilary (1994). Crows and Jays: A Guide to the Crows, Jays and Magpies of the World. Christopher Helm. ISBN 0-7136-3999-7.
3. ^ Jobling, James (2010). Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names. Christopher Helm. p. 128. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.