Orthonychidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Passeriformes, class Aves. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
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Orthonyx temminckii Ranzani, 1822
Orthonyx temminckii, the Australian logrunner, is a spine-tailed bird with defin…
Orthonyx spaldingii E.P.Ramsay, 1868
Orthonyx spaldingii, the chowchilla, is a ground-dwelling rainforest bird of nor…
Orthonychidae animals belong to the Passeriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. As a group, logrunners are distinguished by their unique tail feathers: the central shafts (rachis) of the tail feathers protrude and are stiffened. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Orthonychidae is classified in the order Passeriformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
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