It is often considered to be the sole member of the passerine bird family Oxyruncidae, but recent evidence suggests it belongs in the family Tityridae Ericson, P. G. P., D. Zuccon, U. S. Johansson, H. Alvarenga, and R. O. Prum.
It is often considered to be the sole member of the passerine bird family Oxyruncidae. Recent genetic evidence suggests it belongs in the family Tityridae Ericson, P. G. P., D. Zuccon, U. S. Johansson, H. Alvarenga, and R. O. Prum.