What is "philentoma"

Philentoma is an enigmatic genus of birds. They were included in the Muscicapidae (flycatchers) when these were used as a " wastebin taxon" mainly for lack of a better idea, but have recently been recognized as part of a " shrike"-like group. They are now usually placed in the Tephrodornithidae with the woodshrikes, with some taxonomists alternatively placing them with the Vangas.

There are but two species:

• Rufous-winged philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera)
• Maroon-breasted philentoma (Philentoma velata)