in ornithology, a genus belonging to the order of picce. The beak is cultrated, turned inwards, compressed on the sides, and emarginated on each side at the apex; and there is a long slit below the eyes. The nostrils are covered with feathers. The feet have four toes, two before and two behind. There is but one species, viz. the capensis, which is of a reddish colour, with a yellow belt round the shoulders, and a black one round the breast. It is found at the Cape of Good-Hope.