Chestnut-breasted whiteface

(Aphelocephala pectoralis)

Description

The chestnut-breasted whiteface (Aphelocephala pectoralis) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae.It is endemic to Australia and found primarily in northern South Australia.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Aves

Order:Passeriformes

Family:Acanthizidae

Genus:Aphelocephala

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