Xiphorhynchus is a genus of birds in the woodcreeper subfamily (Dendrocolaptinae) that are found in Middle and South America.

Taxonomy

The genus Xiphorhynchus was introduced in 1827 by the English naturalist William John Swainson. The name combines the Ancient Greek xiphos meaning "sword" with rhunkhos meaning "bill". Swainson did not specify the type species but this was subsequently designated as the ivory-billed woodcreeper. The genus contains the following 13 species: The straight-billed woodcreeper and Zimmer's woodcreeper are now separated in Dendroplex.