Pyrrholaemus is a genus of birds in the family Acanthizidae.
The genus was introduced by the English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould in 1841. Although bearing the year 1840 on the title page, the volume did not appear until 1841. The name Pyrrholaemus is from classical Greek purrhos meaning "flame-coloured" or "red" and laimos for "throat".
Species The genus contains two species:
Image Common name Scientific name Distribution Redthroat Pyrrholaemus brunneus Western Australia and South Australia, Tasmania Speckled warbler Pyrrholaemus sagittatus Australia (Queensland, New South Wales).
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