-The phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) is a bird that belongs to the silky-flycatcher family, Ptilogonatidae
-The name comes from the Greek phain pepla, which means "shining robe"
-Phainopeplas are 7–7 3/4 inches (18–20 cm) long, with a long tail and spiky crest
-They have short, thin bills and dark crests