Xiphorhynchus
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Genus: | Xiphorhynchus Swainson, 1827
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Xiphorhynchus is a genus of bird in the woodcreeper subfamily (Dendrocolaptinae). Its monophyly requires confirmation. It contains the following species:
- Lesser woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus fuscus - formerly in Lepidocolaptes
- Spix's woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus spixii
- Elegant woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus elegans
- Juruá woodcreeper or Ihering's woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus (elegans) juruanus
- Ocellated woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus ocellatus
- Tschudi's woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus (ocellatus) chunchotambo
- Chestnut-rumped woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus pardalotus
- Striped woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus obsoletus
- Spotted woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus erythropygius
- Olive-backed woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus triangularis
- Ivory-billed woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus flavigaster
- Black-striped woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus
- Buff-throated woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus guttatus
- Lafesnaye's woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus (guttatus) guttatoides
- Dusky-billed woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus (guttatus/guttatoides) eytoni
- Lafesnaye's woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus (guttatus) guttatoides
- Cocoa woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus susurrans
- Lawrence's woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus (susurrans) nanus
The straight-billed woodcreeper and Zimmer's woodcreeper are now separated in Dendroplex.