Amaurospiza
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| Scientific name | Amaurospiza |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Passerine |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Bunting |
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| ID | 1956677 |
About Amaurospiza
Amaurospiza is a genus of birds. The generic name is derived from the Ancient Greek amauros, meaning "dusky", and σπίζα, a catch-all term for finch-like birds. Actually, they are part of the tanager-cardinal lineage. The AOU moved this genus into the family Cardinalidae in 2008.