Tyrant-flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Cinnamon-crested Spadebill (Platyrinchus saturatus) - HBW 9, p. 340
French: Platyrhynque à cimier orange
German: Zimtkopf-Breitschnabeltyrann
Spanish: Picoplano Cresticanela
Taxonomy: Platyrhynchus saturatus Salvin and Godman, 1882, Merumé Mountains, Guyana.
Relationships within genus unclear, pending completion of major genetic study. Taxonomic limits of races uncertain; vocal differences reported between populations N and S of Amazon; additional research required. Two subspecies recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution:
- saturatus Salvin & Godman, 1882 - S Venezuela (Amazonas, Bolívar), the Guianas, E Colombia (Vaupés, probably more widespread), N Brazil (upper R Negro, and from N Pará E to Amapá), and very locally NE Ecuador (N Sucumbíos) and NE Peru (Loreto).
- pallidiventris Novaes, 1968 - Brazil S of Amazon, from lower R Tapajós E to N Maranhão, also locally in Mato Grosso (Alta Floresta) and E Rondônia.
- Least Concern Enlarge map
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Calling after playback Locality Surama Eco-Lodge, Potaro-Siparuni Region, Guyana
(ssp saturatus)
dreyernp 11 January 2012 6 weeks ago 4 -
Calls. Locality Río Grande, Imataca Forest Reserve, Venezuela
(ssp saturatus)
Nick Athanas 9 May 2002 48 weeks ago 2.5
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