Gen. Myiophonus, Temm.

Syn.   Myiophaga and Arrenga, Less.

Char. - Bill large, strong, compressed, of moderate length, nearly straight, strongly hooked at the tip, and slightly notched; rectal bristles almost wanting; nares round, with some frontal plumes and hairs at their base ; wings long, rather pointed; 4th and 5th quills nearly equal, 5th longest; tail moderate, even or slightly rounded ; tarsus long, stout, entire ; feet strong, middle toe long; laterals short, nearly equal; claws strong, well curved.