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Pulitzer's longbill

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Genus
  
Macrosphenus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

Family
  
Macrosphenidae

Scientific name
  
Macrosphenus pulitzeri

Higher classification
  
Macrosphenus

Order
  
Passerine

Similar
  
Kretschmer's longbill, Macrosphenus, Kemp's longbill, Red‑capped crombec, Black‑necked eremomela

Pulitzer's longbill (Macrosphenus pulitzeri) is a species of bird. Formerly considered an "Old World warbler" and placed in the family Sylviidae, it is now considered to belong to a group of enigmatic African warblers in the family Macrosphenidae. It is found only in Angola.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

Pulitzer's longbill Wikipedia